Senator Dick Durbin

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

President Trump should stand up for those aspiring for greater democratic freedoms and not for yet another global dictatorship – in this case the Communist Chinese leadership. https://t.co/Vb4fdvoFrn — PolitiTweet.org

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Thanks to the ACA, health insurers can no longer put annual/lifetime caps on benefits or discriminate against people with pre-existing conditions. #GetCovered for 2020 by signing up for a health plan before Dec. 15. Go to https://t.co/wM43rjghRC or call 1-800-318-2596. https://t.co/Qbh66f6BP8 — PolitiTweet.org

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.@Amtrak trains run late 27% of the time. More than half of those delays are due to interference by freight trains. My new bill, the Rail Passenger Fairness Act, will help Amtrak address & fix this ongoing problem. https://t.co/Z86X7dHuqI — PolitiTweet.org

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@SenDuckworth Thank you, @SenDuckworth. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

In my meeting with FDA Commissioner nominee Dr. Stephen Hahn today, I told him that if confirmed, he will have a choice: protect our kids or surrender to political pressure from the tobacco and vaping industries. I hope he lives up to his responsibility to protect public health. https://t.co/p1EYM8Way2 — PolitiTweet.org

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If Pres. Trump caves to Big Vape’s lobby campaign & flip flops on his e-cig flavor ban, he'll be putting millions of children at risk for a lifetime of nicotine addiction, illness, & death. Because the President won't act to protect public health, the FDA must do so in his place. — PolitiTweet.org

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Robocallers aren't just annoying millions of Americans every day, they’re also defrauding Americans out of millions of dollars every year. My Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act would make it easier for consumers to take action against these scammers. — PolitiTweet.org

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My statement on the Senate’s passage of the Continuing Resolution that will fund the federal government through December 20, 2019: https://t.co/Jjq0hoK9kA — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

A 5th Illinoisan has died from a lung illness related to vaping. This is a full blown public health crisis, but the President and his FDA are doing nothing to address the problem. That must change soon. Lives are at stake. https://t.co/QuURHdw8v0 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

A 5th Illinoisan has died from a lung illness related to vaping. This is a full blown public health crisis, but the President and his FDA are doing nothing to address the problem. That must change soon. Lives are at stake. https://t.co/QuURHdw8v0 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

My bill empowers Amtrak to hold the freight railroads accountable when they don’t follow the law, improving on-time performance and saving taxpayer dollars along the way. You can read more about how that will work here: https://t.co/VxQZFPczoW — PolitiTweet.org

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.@Amtrak riders deserve the assurance that they can arrive at their destination in a safe, timely manner. But too often, poor on-time performance is caused by freight interference. I’m introducing the Rail Passenger Fairness Act to help Amtrak to fix this problem. — PolitiTweet.org

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Mr. VanDyke has not been shy about his backwards views on LGBTQ rights either. In a 2004 column, he wrote there is “ample reason for concern that same-sex marriage will hurt families, and consequently children and society.” He is entirely unfit for a lifetime federal judgeship. — PolitiTweet.org

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Mr. VanDyke has minimal ties to Nevada as well. He did not grow up or go to school in NV, he ran for office in Montana, and he only became an active member of the NV Bar in 2017. There are many longtime members of the Nevada legal community better suited to fill this Nevada seat. — PolitiTweet.org

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Another unqualified GOP judicial nominee has advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Lawrence VanDyke—like so many other GOP noms—was rated “not qualified” by the ABA & was described as “arrogant, lazy, an ideologue, and lacking in knowledge of the day-to-day practice.” https://t.co/SEzlX2FkkO — PolitiTweet.org

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Rural communities in the U.S. too often struggle to find quality, affordable health care. On National Rural Health Day, we must commit to helping rural hospitals & providers improve health care & lower costs for patients in these communities. #PowerofRural https://t.co/YwzKDF9G0t — PolitiTweet.org

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I’m pleased that @GovPritzker and @ISBEnews have taken swift action to end isolated seclusion in Illinois schools. I will be supporting legislation at the federal level to ensure no student in America is subjected to this medieval practice. https://t.co/U2E67iWWlC — PolitiTweet.org

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Congressional Republicans continue to repeat that "Ukraine got the aide" so why bother? But new DoD doc shows that isn't true. More than $35M in Ukraine military aide is still in the US Treasury and DoD won't tell me why. I'm demanding answers. https://t.co/qPaCgFjKu0 — PolitiTweet.org

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Proud of my colleagues in the House for passing the bipartisan Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019. Now it’s up to President Trump to promptly sign this bill. We must show our unequivocal support for the democratic aspirations of the people of Hong Kong. — PolitiTweet.org

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Today marks #LatinaEqualPayDay - a reminder that Latinas must work 23 months to earn what white men make in 12 months. #EqualPay is long overdue, and I'm proud to cosponsor the #PaycheckFairness Act to achieve equal pay for equal work. https://t.co/VU5lstw3hB — PolitiTweet.org

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I’ll be bringing a resolution to the Senate floor to overturn the DeVos borrower defense rule. Senators will have a choice: do they stand with DeVos or with defrauded borrowers and the American people? — PolitiTweet.org

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The overwhelming majority of Americans stand by defrauded students, but not @BetsyDevosED. Instead, her new borrower defense rule will make it almost impossible for defrauded borrowers to get the relief to which they are entitled under federal law. https://t.co/sWzslrQBQe — PolitiTweet.org

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Educational inequality is a problem the US must address. But @BestyDevosED wants to stop collecting the civil rights data that will allow us to do just that. Her proposed changes will leave us under-informed & ill-equipped to help vulnerable students. https://t.co/oYj20sk8VN — PolitiTweet.org

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Today marks the 1000th day of Filipina human rights champion Senator Leila de Lima’s troubling detention. Her release is long overdue and important for the larger important US-Philippines relationship. https://t.co/T0WfKx5kNM — PolitiTweet.org

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Health insurance under the Affordable Care Act is open for business until December 15. Illinoisans can #GetCovered for 2020 by visiting https://t.co/wM43rjghRC or calling 1-800-318-2596 today. https://t.co/ONdhX8Kr2o — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @ParentsvsVape: Thanks to @SenatorDurbin for his leadership fighting to protect our kids from Big Tobacco 2.0! Proud of PAVe’s Ruby John… — PolitiTweet.org

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Thanks to Ruby Johnson from New Lenox, IL, for coming to DC today to share her family’s story & educate Senators about the youth vaping epidemic. Her advocacy on behalf of kids across the US, working w/@ParentsvsVape, will help prevent youth tobacco & nicotine use, & save lives. https://t.co/JgrU2ncdWW — PolitiTweet.org

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“It’s simple – we must keep nicotine products out of the hands of young people and that’s why we are calling for an immediate ban on all e-cigarette and vaping products from the market.” – American Medical Association President. https://t.co/4wuuzXe5Og — PolitiTweet.org

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This bill sends an important message of bipartisan support from the U.S. Congress for the democratic aspirations of the broad majority of the people of Hong Kong. Ultimately, I believe the HK government & the protestors are capable of finding a solution. I hope that they do. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Last night, the Senate finally passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019. With the situation deteriorating by the hour in Hong Kong, the passage of this legislation couldn’t be more timely—I hope my colleagues in the House will take action quickly & follow suit. — PolitiTweet.org