Senator Dick Durbin

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

It seems unthinkable that Senate Republicans would reward an architect of Betsy DeVos’s anti-student agenda with a lifetime federal judgeship. But they’ve scheduled a vote *next week* on Menashi’s nomination. Senate Rs apparently think if they vote fast, Americans won’t notice. — PolitiTweet.org

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A federal court ruled that the Menashi plan illegally violated students’ privacy. The judge held Secretary Betsy DeVos in contempt of court and fined her for violating an order to stop collecting on loans held by the cheated students. Now Senate Rs want to make Menashi a judge. — PolitiTweet.org

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Steven Menashi told me in writing: “I am proud of my work at the Department of Education and of the legal advice that I provided.” His legal advice was to deny student loan relief to students who’d been cheated by for-profit colleges and to misuse private data to do it. — PolitiTweet.org

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Illinois is lucky to have so many veterans who call our state home. This #VeteransDay, we celebrate the service and sacrifices of our nation’s veterans who answered the call when our nation needed it most. Thank you for your service. https://t.co/56LcwCVsFR — PolitiTweet.org

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José Ferrar is an important voice for democracy in Cuba. I’m troubled by his imprisonment and even more so by his reported mistreatment. If Cuba is ever going to join the international community of democracies, it cannot jail activists like Mr. Ferrar. https://t.co/zFS90k94N6 — PolitiTweet.org

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It was an honor to meet and spend time with National Women Veterans United, the only women‘s veterans center in Illinois. We must take care of all our returning veterans and make sure they have the resources they need to transition back to civilian life. https://t.co/gFZrQzbti1 — PolitiTweet.org

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I always enjoy participating in naturalization ceremonies, like today’s event for 42 new American citizens in Chicago. I proudly display my mother’s naturalization certificate on my desk in the Capitol as a reminder of her sacrifice. https://t.co/SPN3jIvLks — PolitiTweet.org

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Our veterans courageously served to defend the American values we hold dear. During National Veterans Small Business Week, let’s support, celebrate, and empower our servicemembers and their journeys to create successful small businesses here at home. #VetBiz — PolitiTweet.org

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Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders. On #STEAMDay, let’s work to foster opportunities for our students to learn and grow in the sciences, tech, engineering, arts, & math. https://t.co/WWb9f0nzs5 — PolitiTweet.org

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Solitary confinement reform will take time, persistence, and hard work and I am proud to call @NorthwesternLaw and @NwULRev partners in this noble cause. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

This morning at @NorthwesternLaw I spoke at the #RethinkingSolitary Confinement symposium. Earlier this year I reintroduced the Solitary Confinement Reform Act to reduce the use of solitary confinement and improve the conditions for inmates. https://t.co/rsqSiPbH38 — PolitiTweet.org

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My bill with @SenJeffMerkley, the End Price Gouging for Insulin Act, would require drug companies to offer insulin products to Americans at the average price of what they charge in 11 other major developed countries. You can read more here: https://t.co/1n7orvtBK7 — PolitiTweet.org

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It’s unconscionable that Americans are rationing insulin because Big Pharma is charging $300+ a vial while consumers in Canada pay only $37 for the same product. Americans shouldn’t have to pay more for insulin than patients in other countries for this life-saving drug. — PolitiTweet.org

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Sikh Americans have added to the social, cultural, & economic diversity of the US, and have served honorably in our military. Proud to introduce a resolution w/ @SenatorMenendez & @SenatorCardin recognizing the contributions of Sikh Americans ahead of Guru Nanak's 550th birthday. https://t.co/szmqSsKM9e — PolitiTweet.org

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On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments about the fate of the #DACA program. The lives of more than 800,000 #Dreamers hang in the balance. We must give them our full support & never stop working on their behalf. I will always #StandWithDreamers. #HomeIsHere https://t.co/eLMXPZzPPF — PolitiTweet.org

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Thanks to the ACA, insurance companies can no longer take advantage of people with pre-existing conditions or deny them coverage. If you need health insurance for 2020, make sure you sign up for a plan by Dec. 15 by visiting https://t.co/wM43rjghRC or calling 1-800-318-2596. https://t.co/9l0jbAgTCf — PolitiTweet.org

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This remarkable report from @SenatorMenendez shows that the Trump Administration, in an effort to advance its anti-immigrant agenda, knowingly undermined American national security & put the lives of 400,000 people at risk. — PolitiTweet.org

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Proud to receive @NatImmForum's Courage to Lead Award yesterday. As the son of an immigrant, this issue is personal to me, and I will continue to advocate for policies that ensure America remains a nation of immigrants. — PolitiTweet.org

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Today with @SenSchumer & my @SenateDems colleagues, I urged the President to develop a comprehensive strategy to remain closely engaged with the SDF & our allies in the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS. https://t.co/S6tyBcMamF — PolitiTweet.org

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Despite the recent death of al-Baghdadi, ISIS presents an ongoing national security threat to the US, our allies, and our interests. Without a clear path forward, ISIS will continue to spread its violent ideology that has inspired affiliated groups & attacks throughout the world. — PolitiTweet.org

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The Cambodian government’s oppression of political opposition must end. I’m joining @SenMarkey & @SenTedCruz in calling on Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to release his political prisoners and restore basic freedoms to the country’s democratic process. — PolitiTweet.org

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I was pleased when the trumped-up charges against Equatorial Guinean cartoonist Ramon Esono were dropped last year—and even more delighted to meet with him this fall. I urge President Obiang of Equatorial Guinea to do the same with jailed human rights leader Joaquin Elo Ayeto. https://t.co/ZTFd6Uj9xV — PolitiTweet.org

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I wrote the provision of the landmark #FirstStepAct that reduces these unjust sentences for nonviolent drug offenses. The position of AG Barr’s Justice Department is absolutely wrong. https://t.co/3qBdm4ts8q — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SenateDems: “We should insist the White House send this committee a better nominee than Steven Menashi.” —@SenatorDurbin explains why… — PolitiTweet.org

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On top of his record of giving flawed legal advice and expressing strident personal views, Steven Menashi lacks basic courtroom experience. Yet today Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans, on a party-line basis, voted to advance Menashi’s nomination for a lifetime judgeship. https://t.co/JbCoLsMt5A — PolitiTweet.org

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The bipartisan #FUTUREAct has already passed the House and is ready to pass through the Senate—if Leader McConnell will let us hold a vote. This funding is essential to the futures of our nation’s proud HBCU’s and MSI’s, including in IL. We must not let them down. #FUTUREActNow — PolitiTweet.org

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Racism & hatred have no place in our society, and the rise in hate crimes is more proof that Congress must act to stem the rising tide of violent white supremacism. My Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act would enhance the federal government’s efforts to prevent domestic terrorism. — PolitiTweet.org

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House Defense Approps Chairman @RepVisclosky was a great partner and strong advocate for our armed forces. Best of luck in your next endeavor, Pete. — PolitiTweet.org

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I hope Sec. Pompeo upheld American values & raised human rights—including accountability for Khashoggi’s murder, & the politically-motivated detentions of women’s rights activists Samar & Loujain, human rights defenders Raif & Waleed, and American citizen Dr. Walid Fitaihi. — PolitiTweet.org

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It was an honor to present Walter Shaub with the Senator Paul Douglas Ethics in Government Award. Sen. Douglas, my old boss, wrote the book on ethics in gov’t—literally—and Mr. Shaub more than lived up to that legacy in his role as the Director of the Office of Government Ethics. — PolitiTweet.org