Senator Dick Durbin

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Wishing a happy #MothersDay to all the hardworking, loving, and caring mothers & grandmothers in Illinois and across the United States. https://t.co/v9rNXmOcOe — PolitiTweet.org

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5. Henry Horner and the Burden of Tragedy by Tom Littlewood – a respected journalist tells the story of our first Jewish governor. Enjoy! — PolitiTweet.org

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3. City of the Century by Donald L. Miller – the story of when Chicago became a world class city. You’ll never look at the city in the same way after reading this one. 4. Bloody Williamson by Paul Angle – gangland murders, blood rivalries, and corruption in Little Egypt. — PolitiTweet.org

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1. Frontier Illinois by James E. Davis – a treasure of information about our great state. 2. Elijah Lovejoy: Martyr to Freedom by Paul Simon – Sen. Simon’s first book tells the story of a murdered abolitionist publisher in Alton, a clear inspiration for his own life. — PolitiTweet.org

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As a part of their Renewing Illinois Summit for incoming students, the @PSimonInstitute asked me to provide the five books I would assign if I were teaching an Illinois 101 class. Though it was hard stick with the 5-book limit, here are some my personal favorites: — PolitiTweet.org

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As Congress debates further legislation in response to #COVID19, we must keep in mind that our highest priority must be protecting the health and safety of our fellow Americans – and that means protecting workers from being exposed to #COVID19 on the job. https://t.co/PeKuHmM1zW — PolitiTweet.org

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Ida B. Wells is an American hero whose writing exposed deep truths about this nation that we are still struggling to grapple with. This recognition of her work is long overdue. https://t.co/riNFHzbQeE — PolitiTweet.org

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Students, professors, & universities are trying to make the most of their online classes despite the financial & academic uncertainties brought on by the #COVID19 pandemic. Spoke w/ @NorthwesternU President yesterday to discuss Higher Ed’s response during this crisis. — PolitiTweet.org

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Pleased to announce $700M in new federal funds for IL hospitals treating highest number of #COVID19 patients. This is in addition to billions more for IL health providers in rural areas, children’s hospitals, & clinics that we’ve already received. I will continue to fight for IL. — PolitiTweet.org

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For kids, a sudden shift in their daily routines can be unsettling. Great to see the Carbondale Public Library start a reading program to help kids learn about essential workers and understand the importance of kindness during this pandemic. https://t.co/mBYMmEciLl — PolitiTweet.org

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While at Roseland Community Hospital I was glad to join hospital staff in applauding two patients who were discharged today after recovering from COVID-19. Thank you to all the health care workers risking their lives to make moments like this possible. https://t.co/5Dj2PpBY7l — PolitiTweet.org

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We need to tackle the underlying public health gaps that have caused alarming racial disparities in COVID-19 cases and deaths. Last week I joined @KamalaHarris & @RepRobinKelly in intro’ing new legislation to help combat this problem: https://t.co/vs8CwSUR5K — PolitiTweet.org

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Today I visited Roseland Community Hospital’s drive-thru testing service to see how COVID-19 is impacting operations and patients. As a safety-net hospital on Chicago’s south side, Roseland is vital for a community that’s been disproportionately devastated by this pandemic. — PolitiTweet.org

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The United States cannot afford to step away from the world effort to find a #COVID19 vaccine. And yet, in refusing to join with other world leaders this week, that is exactly what this Administration has done. Pres. Trump has left America missing in action on the world stage. https://t.co/NLLdrnjd1x — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @FWDus: There are more than 200,000 #DACA recipients filling essentials roles in the #COVID19 crisis. Ahead of the Supreme Court's deci… — PolitiTweet.org

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Proud to join @SenDuckworth in this effort. The #AWIA makes important & much-needed investments in Illinois’ waterway infrastructure. I look forward to the Senate considering this bill for final passage soon so Illinois can begin putting these investments to work. — PolitiTweet.org

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Faster lines mean more workers working in close proximity, which will lead to a greater number of #COVID19 infections. Our first and foremost priority must be protecting the health and safety of workers – increasing line speeds is not the answer. — PolitiTweet.org

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Wrote @USDAFoodSafety to express my concern for the health and safety of workers in our nation’s meat processing plants. Now, in the middle of pandemic, is not the time to allow plants to increase line speeds. https://t.co/DmHxxfdKEf — PolitiTweet.org

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Our National Service organizations are a valuable untapped resource that could go a long way in the fight against #COVID19 Proud to join @ChrisCoons & @SenateDems colleagues to introduce a plan to expand @AmeriCorps in response to this pandemic. #Stand4Service https://t.co/QGTpUiga5H — PolitiTweet.org

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.@ChuckGrassley & I spoke this week with Attorney General Barr about efforts to combat #COVID19 in federal prisons, which are particularly susceptible to this pandemic. @TheJusticeDept & @OfficialFBOP must do more to ensure health & safety of prison staff & incarcerated persons. https://t.co/HShpvydkdr — PolitiTweet.org

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The Paycheck Protection Program offers a lifeline to struggling small businesses. Payday lenders profit off driving working families into debt & shouldn't have access to federal relief programs. Joined my colleagues in urging @SBAgov & Treasury to exclude payday lenders from PPP. https://t.co/fLhmk2g0MO — PolitiTweet.org

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The Postal Service is a critical lifeline for many Americans, especially during this pandemic. It’s time for the Trump Administration to stop playing games with @USPS. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @FWDus: "More than 200,000 #DACA recipients are now categorized as essential, critical, infrastructure workers. These immigrants are pla… — PolitiTweet.org

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Harassing & closing the press amid a pandemic is not only anti-democratic, it undermines efforts to stem #COVID19. — PolitiTweet.org

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1.2 million Americans have already been infected with #COVID19. More than 70,000 have died. How can Republicans think that this is the right moment in history to abolish the ACA, coverage for 20 million Americans, & pre-existing condition protections that millions more rely on? https://t.co/UuV5b3pMOS — PolitiTweet.org

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This is what President Trump is focused on right now? 70,000+ Americans have died from #COVID19, & more are getting sick every day. Let’s work on stopping this virus & saving lives. Painting the President’s vanity wall can wait. https://t.co/jfTTTQTFyY — PolitiTweet.org

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If you need help, or have questions about any of the federal #COVID19 relief programs, the best way to reach my office is to go to our web page, & submit your question/comment at https://t.co/N9L1E9AIe4. We are working to respond to each & every inquiry as quickly as possible. — PolitiTweet.org

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#COVID19 is hitting Illinois hard & my office is doing everything we can to make sure we are available to help Illinoisans in need. But in order to comply with social distancing guidelines, we've had to make some updates to our office & constituent services operations. https://t.co/hAQNhf6rrA — PolitiTweet.org

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The Constitution is clear - the power to declare war lies with Congress. Disappointed in my Republican colleagues for voting to uphold the President’s veto of the War Powers Act I intro'd w/@timkaine, handing this all-important Congressional power over to the executive branch. — PolitiTweet.org

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We must ensure that small businesses participating in the Paycheck Protection Program can both pay their employees & keep the lights on. I stand with my colleagues in calling for SBA and Treasury to raise the PPP cap for non-payroll expenses to help small businesses stay afloat. — PolitiTweet.org