Senator Dick Durbin

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Pres. Trump & Republicans failed 3 years ago, but that wasn't the end. In the middle of this pandemic, they're asking the SCOTUS to undo the ACA & rip health insurance away from millions of Americans, despite having no back-up plan to help Americans w/ pre-existing conditions. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Three years ago today, Senator McCain helped save the Affordable Care Act. Without his courage, tens of millions of additional American families would be facing this #COVID19 pandemic without access to health care. — PolitiTweet.org

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Strongman Alyaksandr Lukashenko has ruled Belarus as an undemocratic dictatorship for far too long. I’m joining @SenatorCardin & @MarcoRubio in introducing a bipartisan resolution today calling for a free, fair, & transparent election in Belarus. https://t.co/xXWzf8SQKF — PolitiTweet.org

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The House-passed Heroes Act includes a provision that would actually cover 100% of the health insurance premium costs for laid off workers. I am working to make sure that robust federal COBRA funding is included in the next #COVID19 bill that comes out of the Senate. — PolitiTweet.org

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Problem? This would disqualify most employer plans from the subsidy. According to Kaiser Family Foundation, only 10 percent of all forms of employer insurance exclude abortion coverage. We are in the midst of a global pandemic—now is not the time to be playing abortion politics. — PolitiTweet.org

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Senate Republicans introduced legislation today to subsidize employer health insurance for laid-off & furloughed workers through the end of the year—with one condition: as long as the funds don’t help plans that cover abortions. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SenateDems: “The fact that Republicans are proposing five years of liability immunity for corporations while promising a few months of… — PolitiTweet.org

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As @EPA develops plans to reopen facilities & resume operations in IL, I'm pressing @EPAAWheeler to ensure that the safety & well-being of EPA employees is the top priority. https://t.co/FdIuImIEay — PolitiTweet.org

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Headed to the Senate floor to discuss Senate Republicans & the Trump Admin’s flawed #COVID19 relief legislation & the priorities that @SenateDems are fighting for. Watch live here: https://t.co/OtuyEfe0Fy — PolitiTweet.org

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When the debit card industry games the system to avoid competition and pile on higher swipe fees, small businesses & consumers are harmed. I joined @PeterWelch to urge the @federalreserve to investigate reports that banks are bypassing Durbin Amendment protections & take action. https://t.co/zc270BvGO0 — PolitiTweet.org

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In 2010, I introduced the Durbin Amendment to help protect small businesses and their customers from excessive debit card swipe fees. But now, as retailers & restaurants are seeing more & more transactions online, we are seeing the debit card giants try to circumvent this law. — PolitiTweet.org

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In 1998, I had the privilege of interviewing Congressman Lewis in his office in Washington. I want to share that video today as a reminder of the outstanding and unmatched character of the man we are honoring in the Capitol today. https://t.co/Vcj9lPQcWF — PolitiTweet.org

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John Lewis was a dear friend of mine and a true American hero. He leaves behind a towering legacy that few in our history could ever claim to match. Our nation will miss him dearly. — PolitiTweet.org

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Time is of the essence. Congress must work together – on a bipartisan basis – to respond to this public health and economic crisis. American lives and livelihoods are at stake. — PolitiTweet.org

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Waiting until end of July when we are up against the expiration of key CARES Act measures represents an inexcusable delay & dereliction of duty by Congressional Republicans & Trump Admin that puts families, workers & small biz across country in an even more precarious position. — PolitiTweet.org

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What are Republicans focused on instead? Sen. McConnell has stated that his ‘red line’ is fed liability immunity for corporations from lawsuits related to #COVID19. Simply put, giving corporations broad immunity will not protect employees or customers or make America safer. — PolitiTweet.org

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Along with turning their backs on working families, Republicans’ proposal also neglects health care providers & families who have lost their health insurance. It neglects state & local governments & Americans struggling to keep a roof over their heads or food on their tables. — PolitiTweet.org

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10 weeks after the House passed the Heroes Act, and 4 days before expanded unemployment benefits expire, Republicans and the Trump Administration have finally outlined their priority for the next #COVID19 stimulus package: helping corporations over working families. — PolitiTweet.org

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We've known from the start that CARES Act unemployment benefits would expire on July 31. Democrats have been sounding the alarm on this for months. Any further delay is absolutely unacceptable—unemployed Americans need help now. https://t.co/1GShQ6jU5c — PolitiTweet.org

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The President runs away from responsibility for the pandemic, asking cities & states to come up w/solutions. Yet when it comes to local law enforcement, he wants to send in fed. troops to take over. It’s time for the President to take responsibility for his response to #COVID19. https://t.co/EHRkWVRtFU — PolitiTweet.org

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The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law 30 years ago today to provide protections for Americans w/ disabilities & to preserve their basic civil & human rights. I’m proud to celebrate the #ADA today & I remain committed to fight to make equal opportunity a reality. — PolitiTweet.org

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I'm joining @CNNSitRoom with @wolfblitzer soon to discuss Senate negotiations on the next #COVID19 relief legislation & @SenateDems' priorities for working families, small businesses, hospitals, state & local govts, & more. Tune in. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @TheRevAl: Trump sends federal agents to Chicago amid protests and gun violence, Illinois Senator Richard Durbin joins me to share his t… — PolitiTweet.org

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Joining @TheRevAl on @MSNBC @PoliticsNation shortly to discuss Senate Republicans’ continued delay of #COVID19 relief legislation & the priorities that @SenateDems continue to fight for. Make sure to tune in. — PolitiTweet.org

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#Census2020 will determine Illinois’ share of federal funding & Congressional representation for the next decade. It is absolutely essential for every Illinoisan to participate. #MakeILCount https://t.co/47rLH8rE35 — PolitiTweet.org

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Opening night may be a little bit different this year, but I could not be more excited to have @Cubs baseball back at Wrigley. Let’s go Cubs! — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

El próximo paquete de ayuda federal contra el #COVID19 debe incluir ayuda para familias inmigrantes. Estoy orgullos… https://t.co/O6iCDhavQi — PolitiTweet.org

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The next federal #COVID19 relief package must include aid for immigrant families. Great to join immigrant rights & labor organizations for this discussion yesterday. https://t.co/j4vaWCohJv — PolitiTweet.org

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The measure also includes $50B in grant funding to child care providers to help make up for lost revenue and support safe reopening & operation of child care and early education programs, allowing providers to continue to pay wages & benefits during reduced enrollment or closure. — PolitiTweet.org

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The Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act would support the child care, early education, and higher education sectors and provide $175 billion to elementary and secondary schools to help meet technology, cleaning, staffing, and other needs of schools. — PolitiTweet.org