Senator Dick Durbin

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To have real, effective criminal justice, we also have to work for economic justice and opportunity. — PolitiTweet.org

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Last year @ChuckGrassley & I intro’d a #CJReform bill to reform mandatory minimum sentencing: https://t.co/R6iwovC3pK — PolitiTweet.org

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The US has 5% of the world’s population & nearly 25% of the world’s prisoners. How’s that for the land of the free? https://t.co/Z8ZAh8GmjA — PolitiTweet.org

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We have 2 separate criminal justice systems – one for people with money & a harsher one for poor people, esp people of color — PolitiTweet.org

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Glad to have Alton join me at @CityClubChicago where I'm discussing #CJReform efforts at national & local level https://t.co/JmwmrFFmPD — PolitiTweet.org

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Alton Mills was serving life in prison for a low-level nonviolent drug offense until @POTUS commuted his sentence https://t.co/XGbce8nHfy — PolitiTweet.org

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Watch me speak at @CityClubChicago at noon (CT) on our separate and unequal justice system https://t.co/4stVAaZaBR — PolitiTweet.org

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MORNING WATCH: Incredible visual story of #SyrianRefugees' journey to shores of Lesbos https://t.co/MIuZilRgdm https://t.co/KLWI9GjgyV — PolitiTweet.org

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Enjoyed discussing Illinois and national @usairforce priorities with Secretary James today @SecAF23 https://t.co/gZ9iPJQ4SI — PolitiTweet.org

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EVENING READ: World leaders gathered in London today&raised over $9B in aid for #SyrianRefugees https://t.co/qFYn2VcRaW #whatimreading — PolitiTweet.org

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Proud to see @DREAMerJ_D Cesar Vargas become the 1st #DREAMer to be sworn in as a lawyer. Congratulations, Cesar https://t.co/GyM5kMZWPW — PolitiTweet.org

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Curing cancer will take major investments in biomedical research—that’s why I’m pushing to increase funding for research agencies like @NIH — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @UN: On #WorldCancerDay, find out how #WeCanICan prevent many cancers https://t.co/nE5eKKvXAn https://t.co/KcDUalIZAW — PolitiTweet.org

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Great discussion w/@JUFChicago & @IsraelEdCenter high school students about foreign policy issues this afternoon https://t.co/vfZLuTy1uW — PolitiTweet.org

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A decision to use a contaminated water supply has endangered the health of thousands of children–we need to step forward&help these victims — PolitiTweet.org

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The #FlintWaterCrisis is truly a tragedy. Having access to clean water shouldn’t be determined by your zip code https://t.co/IIeyjHSrTQ — PolitiTweet.org

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Met w/my friend @WallyBrewster, US Amb to the Dominican Republic. He's done a remarkable job in the face of bigotry https://t.co/pTRE7yD0A6 — PolitiTweet.org

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Interesting discussion w/IL constituents on gun reform&local issues at this morning's IL Constituent Coffee https://t.co/8SHeWqU4M7 — PolitiTweet.org

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This afternoon, I met with representatives from @CDCgov to discuss the US response to the emerging #Zika virus https://t.co/GjTzMsiJY1 — PolitiTweet.org

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We must transition to American rocket engines in a responsible way so we can continue to launch satellites critical to our national security — PolitiTweet.org

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Met with @ULAlaunch to discuss ending US reliance on Russian rockets to launch American satellites-pushing for more competition in US market — PolitiTweet.org

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The proposed bill puts onerous burdens on victims&asbestos trusts, but does nothing to protect innocent Americans from exposure to asbestos — PolitiTweet.org

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An estimated 10-15k Americans die each year from asbestos-related diseases, many of whom are veterans–30% of all asbestos victims are vets — PolitiTweet.org

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Following the hearing, I met with victims, family members and veterans impacted by asbestos-related illnesses https://t.co/xMKujTvsLL — PolitiTweet.org

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I spoke out against a bill that wld penalize Americans suffering from asbestos exposure at a Sen Judiciary hearing: https://t.co/vGBkSah0hF — PolitiTweet.org

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The historic #IranDeal is a move in the right direction, but we must remain vigilant and only trust what we can verify — PolitiTweet.org

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Met with @IranProject2015 today to discuss the first signs of success in the implementation of the #IranDeal https://t.co/XyK6fkxwf1 — PolitiTweet.org

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Starting tomorrow, Illinois Constituent Coffees are back for 2016. Contact my office for more information: https://t.co/Z7T9kmG7st — PolitiTweet.org

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Americans are losing jobs to #H1B work visa program. Can it be fixed? via @csmonitor https://t.co/YDDTgthu24 — PolitiTweet.org

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.@SenFranken @SenAngusKing&I intro'd a bill to bring down high costs of college textbooks: https://t.co/NUL7JUvLXE https://t.co/nTGe6o0cyK — PolitiTweet.org