Senator Dick Durbin

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I took to the Senate floor today to call for tolerance amid statements that unfairly vilify Muslims& #SyrianRefugees https://t.co/LxM9nht5sT — PolitiTweet.org

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AFTERNOON READ: the heroin epidemic's tragic toll: every 19 minutes, a child is born dependent on opioids in America https://t.co/CR7vqHtYsd — PolitiTweet.org

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Recently confirmed @USAID Administrator Gayle Smith&I met today to discuss a range of development challenges https://t.co/9XnrRWX3P4 — PolitiTweet.org

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Standing w/@SenatorLeahy @timkaine and faith leaders to call on Congress not to shut the door on #SyrianRefugees https://t.co/Ej6C70RyON — PolitiTweet.org

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This morning, I met with @Amtrak's Tom Carper to discuss Amtrak & other rail priorities for IL https://t.co/1VBPk4WV84 — PolitiTweet.org

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Drug companies must be responsible market participants–if they aren't, the federal regulators should step in and investigate — PolitiTweet.org

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Access to prescription drugs can be a life or death matter, & sudden price spikes put many Americans at risk of losing this critical access — PolitiTweet.org

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Met with @FTC Chairwoman Ramirez yesterday to discuss recent outrageous increases in pharmaceutical drug prices https://t.co/JjGXWsKXfH — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @timkaine: Proud to be joining faith leaders, @SenatorDurbin & @SenatorLeahy tomorrow to respond to the latest attempts to vilify refuge… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @janschakowsky: Was proud to join @SenatorDurbin & @RepMikeQuigley in urging all those in Illinois to #GetCovered https://t.co/64W8xIPZcE — PolitiTweet.org

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MORNING READ: Good news–#SCOTUS rejects effort by gun lobby to strike down laws on the books in IL https://t.co/JjDcs4eIHS #whatimreading — PolitiTweet.org

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It's that time of year again–the @uscapitol held the annual lighting ceremony for the Capitol Christmas Tree this wk https://t.co/BElQnMO7NT — PolitiTweet.org

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I've intro'd a bill to address this growing epidemic&prevent drug overdose deaths by expanding access to naloxone: https://t.co/JedoCwdMS3 — PolitiTweet.org

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Since 1999, the number of drug overdose deaths in the US has more than doubled & are now the leading cause of preventable injury death — PolitiTweet.org

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With @saolakecountyil @LakeCountyDFC &others today for a discussion on how to combat the heroin epidemic https://t.co/aY7HAgBWoN — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @LoyolaIPS: "There’s strength in numbers, there’s strength in stories. The most compelling are DREAMers' stories." @SenatorDurbin #SenDu… — PolitiTweet.org

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MORNING READ: Amid calls from some Americans to close the door on #SyrianRefugees, QC activists offer a helping hand https://t.co/mkEyXDFvfi — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD 197 years ago, Illinois became the 21st U.S. state. Happy Birthday, Illinois https://t.co/VH5mtkTL3j — PolitiTweet.org

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With over 3,000 small businesses relying on #ExImBank to access new markets, I'm glad to see the long overdue reauthorization of #ExImBank — PolitiTweet.org

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Not only do IL businesses&gov't now have much-needed certainty to plan critical infrastructure projects, but #ExImBank was also reauthorized — PolitiTweet.org

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Today, Congress passed a long-term, bipartisan transportation bill that will fund our nation’s infrastructure: https://t.co/xdX1RENes6 — PolitiTweet.org

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Today is the 1st @MADDOnline National Day of Remembrance – a chance to honor the victims of alcohol-related crashes https://t.co/4Hr6xdlQMC — PolitiTweet.org

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And last week @SenateDems&I urged Congress to close a loophole that allows suspected terrorists to purchase firearms https://t.co/x6pAoyq0kM — PolitiTweet.org

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I intro’d a bill to crack down on gun trafficking by encouraging police depts to use fed crime gun tracing programs: https://t.co/4yRGei4rMV — PolitiTweet.org

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There is common sense legislation Congress can take action on NOW that would address the gun violence plaguing our communities — PolitiTweet.org

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Victims&first responders in San Bernardino&all gun violence victims across the US deserve more than our thoughts&prayers–they deserve action — PolitiTweet.org

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Yesterday's story is horrific, but it's also horribly familiar–America has seen over 350 mass shootings this year: https://t.co/FKqDNYINdg — PolitiTweet.org

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Encouraging news from the @DeptofDefense today: military combat roles are now open to women https://t.co/vUapwG9Zp3 https://t.co/h0s6zKJxNJ — PolitiTweet.org

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MORNING READ: “We’re Not Even Trying” important @NickKristof read calling for action on gun violence https://t.co/hA7xxjcUcU #whatimreading — PolitiTweet.org

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This week’s newsletter is on tackling the scourge of gun violence in America–sign up to receive the newsletter here: https://t.co/eRhrhT4dJu — PolitiTweet.org