Senator Dick Durbin

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Sadly, the United States has now lost 100,000 American lives to #COVID19, including nearly 5,000 Illinoisans. We must never forget that behind these numbers are families mourning the loss of a parent, a child, a spouse, a friend. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SenateDems: In the middle of an unprecedented economic and public health crisis, Senator Mitch McConnell’s top priority is confirming… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SenatorBaldwin: Today I led a bipartisan group of Senators calling on @HUDgov Secretary Ben Carson to work quickly to allocate all rema… — PolitiTweet.org

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With everyone spending extra time at home, @SemicolonChi owner DL Mullen is making sure that kids in Chicago have more than enough books to enjoy with her #ClearTheShelves program. Thanks to DL for her generous efforts to keep kids reading. https://t.co/UcpHfrXeZK — PolitiTweet.org

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As families face food insecurity due to #COVID19, it's more vital that food pantries have the resources to keep families fed. Spoke with IL food bank directors to thank them for their work & let them know I'm pushing for federal funding to help families keep food on the table. — PolitiTweet.org

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Our proposal includes ensuring laid-off workers keep their employer health insurance, expanding Medicaid, creating a special enrollment period for the ACA, and more. Read more about our plan to keep Americans covered here: https://t.co/AhH0z6e5me — PolitiTweet.org

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During a global pandemic, having access to affordable, quality health insurance has never been more important. I'm joining @SenateDems to offer a proposal that lays out the steps the Senate should consider to give American families affordable health coverage during this crisis. — PolitiTweet.org

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Read this compelling op-ed from the mother of Andrea High Bear, the first female federal inmate to die of #COVID19. She is right — prison sentence should not be a death sentence. The Federal Bureau of Prisons must be held accountable. — PolitiTweet.org

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We’ve seen SNAP applications in Illinois increase by nearly 300%, while food banks are experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand. That’s why I’m fighting to increase SNAP benefits and funding for food banks. — PolitiTweet.org

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Despite no baseball, there’s still a great team at Wrigley Field this Spring: @LakeviewPantry. Today I visited their satellite site at the @Cubs home field, where staff and volunteers are providing food assistance for families to address the rise in hunger due to #COVID19. https://t.co/pn1phcYFSu — PolitiTweet.org

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Pres. Trump's long-overdue #COVID19 testing plan is woefully inadequate & a failure for the American people. Every day that passes without a comprehensive strategy for nationwide testing means a longer, costlier, and deadlier crisis. — PolitiTweet.org

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Our Due Process Protections Act will help protect the right of the accused to any exculpatory evidence obtained by prosecutors, without placing undue burdens on those prosecutors. I urge the House to pass this bipartisan bill without delay. — PolitiTweet.org

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The Due Process Clause is enshrined in our Constitution as a check against gov't overreach, but currently there are inadequate safeguards in the law to protect this fundamental constitutional right. Last week, @SenDanSullivan & I passed a bill in the Senate to fix this problem. — PolitiTweet.org

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Our bill will end H-1B & L-1 visa abuses & protect American & foreign workers from exploitation. America should welcome immigrants & ensure they’re treated fairly. Thanks to @SenSanders, @SenBlumenthal, & @SenSherrodBrown for joining us in this effort. https://t.co/YmgFAqS12J — PolitiTweet.org

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For years, outsourcing companies have used legal loopholes to displace qualified American workers & facilitate the outsourcing of American jobs. I'm joining with @ChuckGrassley to introduce the bipartisan, bicameral H-1B & L-1 Visa Reform Act to fix these broken programs. — PolitiTweet.org

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Great to see @NASA name their newest space telescope for Nancy Grace Roman, the agency’s pioneering first chief astronomer and a @UChicago graduate. https://t.co/Nd9G3Fujxp — PolitiTweet.org

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Heartbreaking to see Chicago suffer deadly gun violence over the Memorial Day weekend. We must not stop working to reduce our nation’s gun violence epidemic—even amidst the unprecedented #COVID19 pandemic. My prayers are with the victims & their families. https://t.co/qGGmzs9FGb — PolitiTweet.org

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This #MemorialDay, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. We must never forget their courage, honor, and sacrifice. https://t.co/gqRrcbPFgl — PolitiTweet.org

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Eid Mubarak! Wishing a safe and happy Eid to all those celebrating in Illinois and around the world. https://t.co/e3X5KD3gX6 — PolitiTweet.org

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PART TWO of my conversation with Marc Perrone, President of @UFCW, about the importance of protecting workers & consumers from #COVID19. https://t.co/ZsRQMrqJN4 — PolitiTweet.org

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Class of 2020, nothing about this is fair. This virus has limited our movements – for now. But it does not need to limit your future. There is no pandemic strong enough to keep you from following your dreams. This afternoon, join me in celebrating Illinois’ class of 2020! https://t.co/vme0uvI84B — PolitiTweet.org

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PART ONE of my conversation with Marc Perrone, President of @UFCW, about the importance of protecting workers & consumers from #COVID19. https://t.co/8E2Jr7UvKH — PolitiTweet.org

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The Trump Administration must fix this mistake immediately — it could have decades of financial implications for these student borrowers. https://t.co/gbyodreH9V — PolitiTweet.org

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While nothing will quite make up for that loss, I want to do my part and will be delivering a virtual commencement address for Illinois’ Class of 2020 tomorrow, May 23 at 4 PM CT. So, Illinois grads — make sure you tune in tomorrow. Can’t wait to see you there! — PolitiTweet.org

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Over the last few months, coronavirus has upended just about every aspect of American life. For millions of students, that means graduating at home, away from classmates, teachers, and friends. — PolitiTweet.org

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Sadly we'll soon hit 100K American lives lost to #COVID19—including 4,607 in IL. Countless Americans are mourning the loss of a family member or friend. I'm intro'ing a bipartisan res calling for a moment of silence on June 1 in remembrance of all those we've lost to coronavirus. — PolitiTweet.org

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We need robust testing and contact tracing to keep communities safe and reopen our economy. The Heroes Act would provide $75 billion to do just that, but Leader McConnell has yet to feel the urgency or see the need to take action. — PolitiTweet.org

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Today I visited @UIHealth’s Mile Square South Shore health center to tour its #COVID19 testing facility with @RepBobbyRush & @RepRobinKelly. Like many community health centers, Mile Square is on the frontline of the crisis providing care and addressing health disparities. https://t.co/L7begTxA1B — PolitiTweet.org

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#COVID19 has demonstrated how essential federal support is in helping keep older Americans healthy - from providing affordable health coverage to ensuring access to nutritional programs. Good to speak with @aarpillinois yesterday about their advocacy for these programs. — PolitiTweet.org

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President Trump has a choice to make. Will he side with @BetsyDeVosED & predatory #4profit colleges? Or will he stand with defrauded veterans? I know where I stand — defrauded vets deserve relief. https://t.co/kPEDxhv0zh — PolitiTweet.org