Senator Dick Durbin

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Thanks to all the residents who joined me in Cairo to discuss changes at the Alexander County Housing Authority https://t.co/HgtNC5Oj5G — PolitiTweet.org

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My bill would help more than 2,000 low-income Illinoisans access substance abuse treatment each year https://t.co/PY6OLAw4HP — PolitiTweet.org

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Currently, less than 12% of Illinoisans in need of substance abuse treatment actually receive specialized care. This is unacceptable. — PolitiTweet.org

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More Americans now die from drug overdoses than car accidents. Time after time, prescription opioid painkillers & heroin are to blame. — PolitiTweet.org

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At @RecoverGateway in Carbondale discussing my bill to expand access to substance abuse treatment under Medicaid https://t.co/Yv3XzRoF6g — PolitiTweet.org

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Great to meet with Aisin Manufacturing leadership today & tour their #Marion IL facility https://t.co/UP6flkggqy — PolitiTweet.org

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Met with local leaders in #Benton today to discuss ways to ease congestion and improve I-57 https://t.co/K43UGPuMLT — PolitiTweet.org

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There's no excuse for the Senate to ignore its constitutional responsibility–time to give Judge Garland a public hearing & vote #DoYourJob — PolitiTweet.org

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I joined fellow @SenateDems in signing a letter to call on @SenateGOP to give @SCOTUSnom a hearing&vote: https://t.co/Ci360hPOvc #DoYourJob — PolitiTweet.org

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MORNING READ: A moving portrait from @nytimes of a woman as she comes to terms with her #Alzheimers diagnosis https://t.co/NRGjGhwcnS — PolitiTweet.org

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Greatly saddened by passing of my dear friend Vivian Hickey. Close to family and community, respected State Senator. https://t.co/19Y7oDksQz — PolitiTweet.org

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Read my letter to @POTUS calling for safe zones in #Syria. This is the humanitarian crisis of our time. https://t.co/n7hj0hfnLJ — PolitiTweet.org

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I have called on the @WhiteHouse to create safe zones to protect innocent lives and allow food and medical supplies in — PolitiTweet.org

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Horrendous images coming out of #Syria as Assad's forces continue to shell civilian children, women, and men in Aleppo — PolitiTweet.org

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My Republican colleagues in Congress should work with us to pass comprehensive immigration reform to fix our broken system once & for all — PolitiTweet.org

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Cynthia & other #DREAMers have so much to contribute to our country. I’m hopeful #SCOTUS will uphold @POTUS’ immigration actions #DACAworks — PolitiTweet.org

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In 2013, Cynthia applied for #DACA and was approved that summer. By September, she was doing clinical research at @NUFeinbergMed — PolitiTweet.org

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Cynthia graduated frm @UofDenver in 2010 w/a degree in cognitive neuroscience–a double major in psychology&biology–and a minor in chemistry — PolitiTweet.org

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Cynthia was just seven years old when her family brought her to the US. She grew up in Denver, Colorado and was an excellent student — PolitiTweet.org

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Yesterday, I took to the Senate floor to share #DREAMer Cynthia's DACA story: https://t.co/iGdNi0no2H #DACAworks https://t.co/MLqP3X8W6Q — PolitiTweet.org

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AFTERNOON READ: As Republican Congressional leaders dither, the public health&financial threats posed by #Zika grow https://t.co/EO7Dp4uwCR — PolitiTweet.org

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Lives are lost each day that Congress delays action on gun violence–we need to stand up&put an end to the violence plaguing our communities — PolitiTweet.org

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I applaud @POTUS’ new actions to fight the scourge of gun violence–today’s efforts are a step in the right direction https://t.co/FPU5G6uw6s — PolitiTweet.org

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Cases of #Zika are continuing to grow and inaction and further delay put pregnant women and children in jeopardy. Congress needs to act. — PolitiTweet.org

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Since @POTUS asked Congress for funding to help prepare for & combat #Zika, over 1,000 Americans in 42 states have contracted the virus — PolitiTweet.org

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.@SenateGOP’s refusal to respond to #Zika w/ necessary funding is costing states like Illinois: https://t.co/9p4pDE9tOM — PolitiTweet.org

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At Stroger @CookCtyHealth today discussing #Zika preparation & urging Congress to pass emergency funding https://t.co/KhmgK8g8VD — PolitiTweet.org

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I commend the @NCAA for taking a stand against dicrimination & ensuring a safe environment for all https://t.co/ibT8CxNK2p — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @RepDuckworth: Proud2workw/@SenatorBaldwin 2help ensure comprehensive #CollegeAffordability w/#InTheRed Act https://t.co/Vbp1Fqhm9I http… — PolitiTweet.org

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This is the best chance in a generation to reform our federal drug sentencing laws–we cannot squander it — PolitiTweet.org