Senator Dick Durbin

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

In June @SenBillNelson&I went to Haiti to meet w/Pres @MichelJMartelly&discuss progress made 5yrs after earthquake: http://t.co/6FZsYOmM99 — PolitiTweet.org

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.@SenBillNelson&I had the opportunity to host PM @EvansPaulPM today&discuss importance of credible Haitian elections http://t.co/9pG5uJ8fK6 — PolitiTweet.org

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I was happy to host @LTGHoroho today&congratulate her on 32 years of outstanding service as @USArmy Surgeon General http://t.co/9520oS48Dt — PolitiTweet.org

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MORNING READ: Amid fight to compete w/foreign companies, IL businesses call to reauthorize #ExImBank http://t.co/qWQ36W0grD #whatimreading — PolitiTweet.org

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.@SenatorShaheen& I also called on the GOP to stop blocking Gayle Smith’s confirmation to @USAID–read here: http://t.co/kLTWnzNgWB — PolitiTweet.org

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.@SenatorShaheen& I had a great discussion on the #RefugeesCrisis & #SyrianRefugees with @USAID nominee Gayle Smith http://t.co/9BNFpkXjaW — PolitiTweet.org

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Happy to host our next @USNavy Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Richardson, this afternoon http://t.co/4xyt5rAtQ9 — PolitiTweet.org

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We're facing the greatest humanitarian crisis of our time–the US shld lead by example&accept more #SyrianRefugees: http://t.co/hTRFruJq0w — PolitiTweet.org

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I've intro’d two bills to ensure the US remains a global leader in biomedical research–read here: http://t.co/Mf4v1oZKZW #RallyMedRes — PolitiTweet.org

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Achievements like the Genome Project wouldn’t have been possible w/out investment in @NIH @ENERGY&other gov't research agencies #RallyMedRes — PolitiTweet.org

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2001: the human genome is fully sequenced for the first time #AmericanCures #RallyMedRes http://t.co/9YFmOnlD8O — PolitiTweet.org

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1952: Dr. Jonas Salk develops the first effective polio vaccine #AmericanCures #RallyMedRes http://t.co/arieGdu8Tj — PolitiTweet.org

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1893: Daniel Hale Williams performs the first successful open heart surgery in Chicago #AmericanCures #RallyMedRes http://t.co/xk7SvgyFvi — PolitiTweet.org

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I was on @mitchellreports this afternoon to call on the US to step up&address the #RefugeeCrisis–watch here: http://t.co/GHYe3RVf8q — PolitiTweet.org

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We have a history of responding to humanitarian crises&we need to do it again–watch me speak on #SyrianRefugees here http://t.co/hTRFrurP8Y — PolitiTweet.org

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MORNING READ: Williamsfield, IL praised for setting national example w/use of tech in the classroom #whatimreading https://t.co/ADOZK9f4RX — PolitiTweet.org

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I also intro’d legislation that would encourage law enforcement to take advantage of crime gun tracing resources: http://t.co/zejXTsnl60 — PolitiTweet.org

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I cosponsored legislation that wld crack down on gun trafficking&help law enforcement get illegal guns off streets: http://t.co/XYVF9X4deu — PolitiTweet.org

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On average, 89 Americans die daily from gunfire. This is unacceptable. We need to improve gun laws now http://t.co/oFmmKx4U9m — PolitiTweet.org

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Great question on cameras in #SCOTUS by @StephenAtHome during an interview with Justice Stephen Breyer–watch here: http://t.co/73GII8Pfow — PolitiTweet.org

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MORNING READ: @rvcgoldeneagles' new Aviation Career Center gives region's students tools to succeed http://t.co/8Ga8C66zab #whatimreading — PolitiTweet.org

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Sen. Klobuchar and I are calling for the US to take in 65,000 #SyrianRefugees. Read our op-ed: http://t.co/fr17nUM3ZS — PolitiTweet.org

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In July, I led a group of 15 Sens in urging President Aliyev to stop the crackdown on human rights&freedom: http://t.co/tT6lZm6JUF — PolitiTweet.org

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With the sentencing of Leyla Yunus, President Aliyev continues his attack on basic human rights&freedom of press in #Azerbaijan #FreeThe20 — PolitiTweet.org

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Last month, Leyla Yunus was sentenced to 8.5yrs in prison on fraudulent charges http://t.co/65tZMxE1po #FreeThe20 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @AmbassadorPower: Today we highlight Leyla Yunus, Azeri pol prisoner who promoted human rts & fought govt corruption. #FreeThe20 http://… — PolitiTweet.org

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I’m honored that Sister Philip Neri Crawford of the @Springfieldop will be my guest at @Pontifex address to Congress — PolitiTweet.org

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Happy to visit Lincoln Middle School in East St. Louis&see the great work @americorps volunteers are doing there http://t.co/OIr9509kq9 — PolitiTweet.org

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With over 80% of IL’s transportation spending for its 6-yr plan reliant on federal funding, IL can’t afford another short-term extension — PolitiTweet.org

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Many transportation projects in Springfield–like the new fuel efficient buses&widening of Wabash Ave–are made possible thru federal funding — PolitiTweet.org