Senator Dick Durbin

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Joining @SenatorTomUdall to unveil the #DemocracyforAll Constitutional Amendment to overturn Citizens United, get big money out of politics, and put political power back in the hands of the American people. — PolitiTweet.org

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This bill would protect the approximately 200,000 Venezuelan nationals in the United States from deportation during this dangerous time. It’s within our power to keep these innocent men, women, and children out of harm’s way – let’s get it done. — PolitiTweet.org

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Joining @SenatorMenendez on the Senate floor to ask for unanimous consent to pass the bipartisan, House-passed Venezuela TPS Act of 2019 and designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). https://t.co/ZPBRTvzmCl — PolitiTweet.org

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Joined @SenDuckworth and @RepCheri in calling on @USEDGov to take steps to assist students affected by closure of #4profit @midstatecollege including ensuring students know of their eligibility for closed school discharge. https://t.co/69aS5tG9Sh — PolitiTweet.org

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All of this makes it increasingly difficult to accept Saudi Arabia as a trusted ally of the United States. And yet, President Trump will stop at nothing to continue arms sales to Saudi Arabia. — PolitiTweet.org

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The Saudi government and royal family keep proving themselves to be unworthy of our trust. They deny any involvement in the brutal murder of Jamal Khashoggi, continue to silence critics and rights activists, and refuse to end their devastating proxy war in Yemen. — PolitiTweet.org

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It is more important than ever that Congress continue to invest in open textbooks that are freely available to students and faculty. That’s why I led my @SenateDems colleagues in requesting an additional $10M in FY20. https://t.co/ProUTu9U7J — PolitiTweet.org

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I’m skeptical that consolidating market power in the textbook industry is in the best interests of students in the long term. We’ve seen what happens when there is too little competition in this industry—prices soar leading to more student debt. https://t.co/JlISt7TzWv — PolitiTweet.org

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With counties still fighting standing water & closed roads, it’s challenging to account for the damage done during the last six months of flooding in IL. I’m joining the IL delegation & @GovPritzker in asking @fema for an extension in conducting a Preliminary Damage Assessment. https://t.co/UoBIysUSdy — PolitiTweet.org

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In 2017, DEA approved Pharma’s request to flood the market with more than 13B opioid doses – enough for every adult American to have a 3-week prescription of painkillers. Today, @SenJohnKennedy & I urged @DEAHQ to rein in Big Pharma’s excessive opioid production. https://t.co/7fi16SuuPh — PolitiTweet.org

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AFTERNOON READ: This crucial federal funding will allow the Greater Peoria Mass Transit District to purchase new low-emission transit buses that will improve the quality of life for all residents – even those who don’t use public transportation. https://t.co/vQRpTq8OHO — PolitiTweet.org

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We grieve for their loss, and must renew our commitment to protect our neighborhoods from senseless shootings and violence. — PolitiTweet.org

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This is devastating. Over the weekend, two Chicago mothers were shot and killed on the very same block where they volunteer with @MASKchicago_, working to make their community a safer place. https://t.co/3fIeUL8TMx — PolitiTweet.org

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Immigration is good for our country and good for our economy. In Illinois alone, the revenue created by immigrant-founded companies was equal to 70% of the state’s GDP. Nationwide, these companies employ more than 13.5 million Americans. https://t.co/ozCNAGf03k — PolitiTweet.org

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But Dan Coats leaves with his integrity and reminds his fellow Republicans that loyalty to this President comes with a heavy price. — PolitiTweet.org

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When my former GOP Senate colleague, Dan Coats, said publicly that Trump’s relationship with Putin was not in our nation’s best interest, we knew his days as head of National Intelligence were numbered. — PolitiTweet.org

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President Trump’s new target, Rep. Elijah Cummings, is one of the most respected members of the House. The fact that the President has chosen another person of color to unleash his latest vile smear raises a question: coincidence or pattern? — PolitiTweet.org

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My heart breaks for the Gilroy community as they cope with the tragedy of another mass shooting here in the United States. Our nation is being devastated by the plague of gun violence. The Senate must act to break this cycle of grief, outrage, and ultimately - silence. — PolitiTweet.org

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Back then, Republicans didn’t have a plan to replace the ACA, and they still don’t have one now. We must protect the ACA and protections for people with pre-existing conditions– too many lives depend on it. — PolitiTweet.org

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Two years ago today, Senate Democrats, with the help of three GOP Senators including American hero John McCain, saved the Affordable Care Act. — PolitiTweet.org

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Simply put, President Trump is endangering our troops in order to pay for his ineffective border wall. I hope that as this continues to play out in the courts, the right decision will be reached. — PolitiTweet.org

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@iGrowChi Proud that @iGrowChi was one of 14 community organizations in Chicago to recently receive a grant from @UChicagoMed and @advocatehealth’s new partnership as part of the hospitals’ commitment under the Chicago HEAL Initiative. https://t.co/GBSkuevAL7 — PolitiTweet.org

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Today I visited @iGrowChi in Englewood – an amazing community org that addresses trauma and builds resilience through mentorship, urban farming, and restorative justice programs. https://t.co/qQYAgNk8qG — PolitiTweet.org

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I hope E15 is more than just another empty promise to farmers from this President. Read my op-ed on why the President’s secret waivers to oil companies means less corn and soybeans used for ethanol and biodiesel: https://t.co/r6zYkGNDqb — PolitiTweet.org

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When the ADA was passed in 1990, then-Senator Tom Harkin gave the first-ever speech on the Senate floor entirely in American Sign Language. You can watch that historic moment here: https://t.co/YXLxi398dm — PolitiTweet.org

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For the past 29 years, the Americans with Disabilities Act has provided protections for millions of Americans with disabilities, preserving their basic civil and human rights. I’m proud to celebrate the ADA today, and I’ll always fight to make equal opportunity a reality. #ADA29 — PolitiTweet.org

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The war in Afghanistan is now the longest in U.S. history, with no end in sight. I’m committed to ending this conflict and will keep working until a peaceful, negotiated resolution is found. We can’t allow this war to go on forever. — PolitiTweet.org

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Thank you to the members and families of the @IL_Natl_Guard who are preparing for deployment to Afghanistan this fall. When this war first began in 2001, no one imagined that we’d still be here 18 years later, making these same sacrifices. https://t.co/99IBBILbF1 — PolitiTweet.org

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Like Big Tobacco before them, JUUL can claim innocence all they want. But the fact remains: JUUL is the single main cause of today’s youth vaping epidemic. It’s time for the @FDA to do its job & protect our kids from these dangerous and addictive products.https://t.co/GgtLFYvb6i — PolitiTweet.org

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We should be focused on helping working families make ends meet - this will only end up taking food off their tables. For these Illinois families, SNAP is a lifeline. I oppose this heartless policy. https://t.co/dPke8ppsJw — PolitiTweet.org