Senator Dick Durbin

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Our bill would require HUD to update its lead poisoning prevention measures to better reflect modern science & protect families living in federally-assisted housing from the dangers of lead. Congress must step up & pass this bill to protect our children. #leadfreekids #NLPPW2019 — PolitiTweet.org

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This week is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, an important reminder that we must do more to reduce the serious health effects caused by childhood exposure to lead. That’s why I introduced the Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act with @SenatorTimScott earlier this year. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SenSchumer: 200 days ago, the House passed the Violence Against Women Act #VAWA. Why is Senator McConnell refusing to give it a vote?… — PolitiTweet.org

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It's time for Cuba to release activist José Daniel Ferrer & finally account for the suspicious death of his heroic colleague Oswaldo Paya. Cuba will only be ready to join the community of democracies when it stops jailing peaceful opposition voices. https://t.co/maR8bV9UzF — PolitiTweet.org

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Legislation to enhance background checks has already passed through the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. It would save lives. But Senator McConnell simply refuses to call a Senate vote. A shameful abdication of responsibility amidst a national crisis. — PolitiTweet.org

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40 people were shot in Chicago this weekend, and Washington barely seems to notice. It’s unacceptable that reducing gun violence seems to have fallen off the Senate’s agenda. This cannot wait. The Senate must act - we have the power to enact change, but first we have to vote. — PolitiTweet.org

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The situation in Venezuela is bad, & getting worse. Yet Sen. McConnell has buried my bipartisan bill granting TPS for Venezuelans living in the US in his legislative graveyard. This isn't a partisan issue — we must keep these innocent families safe. https://t.co/jgP4lu87Ee — PolitiTweet.org

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Great to see Chicago police officer Adam Wazny is doing well and has been released from the hospital after he was shot while serving an arrest warrant a month ago today. His courage is an inspiration to us all. https://t.co/rDi8YHbh29 — PolitiTweet.org

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We have passed 1,000 days of the Trump Admin, & it is clear that governing-by-chaos is failing the American people. With near-constant turnover at every major position & a continuous stream of firings & resignations, is it any wonder that there is so much dysfunction in the WH? — PolitiTweet.org

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In another stunning example of the lack of American international leadership under President Trump, Venezuela is elected over Costa Rica to the UN Human Rights Council. First caving to Erdogan & selling out the Kurds, and now absent leadership at the UN. A new low every day. — PolitiTweet.org

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It's inspiring to see @Astro_Christina and @Astro_Jessica make history with the first ever #AllWomanSpacewalk today. This momentous accomplishment shows young women across the world that their potential is limitless. — PolitiTweet.org

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This October, we recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to renew our commitment to ensuring equal access to employment and inclusive workplaces for people living with disabilities. #NDEAM — PolitiTweet.org

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Yesterday I had the honor of speaking at the Memorial Service for my friend Marca Bristo. Marca taught me — and the world — that disability rights are civil rights. We should all strive to be more like Marca. She will be greatly missed. https://t.co/ZLmgN9z9Dr — PolitiTweet.org

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As long as my colleagues across the aisle continue to give him the green light, President Trump will continue to put his ‘big and beautiful’ wall ahead of the needs of the U.S. military. — PolitiTweet.org

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I am disappointed that my Republican colleagues didn’t join Senate Democrats in choosing the Constitution over the President’s so-called ‘national emergency’ declaration yesterday. — PolitiTweet.org

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Roughly 13 billion opioid doses were put on the market in 2017 with the DEA’s approval. Today I pressed @DEAHQ Acting Administrator Dhillon on the steps needed to rein in Big Pharma & respond to the opioid crisis. You can read my letter here: https://t.co/yQqpQNTzAJ — PolitiTweet.org

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Textbook fear-mongering from Big Pharma. Facing congressional efforts – supported by 88% of Americans – to lower unreasonable & sky-high drug prices for patients, corporate CEOs resort to sensational claims. — PolitiTweet.org

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Of all the attorneys in Kentucky, couldn’t Republicans find one who is qualified to be a federal trial judge? Justin Walker clearly isn’t. We need nominees with real courtroom experience. Too many R noms haven’t even stuck around for the second half of a Law & Order episode. https://t.co/jbLdqE2USN — PolitiTweet.org

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On November 12, the Supreme Court will hold a hearing on #DACA, impacting the lives of the hundreds of thousands of #Dreamers living in the U.S. who know no other home. I hope SCOTUS will assert its independence & reject the President’s repeal of #DACA. — PolitiTweet.org

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I will always stand up for #DACA and the hundreds of thousands of #Dreamers across the U.S., and was proud to do so again today with @maziehirono, @RonWyden, @SenJackyRosen, & @repbenraylujan. The Senate must pass the #DreamAndPromiseAct immediately. — PolitiTweet.org

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Talk about a day late and a dollar short. JUUL needs to get rid of the flavors most popular with kids: mint and menthol. And @US_FDA needs to keep its word and get all these dangerous and addictive flavors off the market immediately. https://t.co/jdbc2zv2U8 — PolitiTweet.org

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Great to see @RepCheri introduce the House companion to my America Grows Act. Our bill would ensure USDA has the robust federal funding it needs to make breakthroughs and foster innovation that keeps America competitive in the global marketplace. — PolitiTweet.org

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Grateful to meet with Sister Mary Haddad today, the new President and CEO of @TheCHAUSA. Sister Mary is a strong ally in the fight to protect the Affordable Care Act and the care it provides to millions of Americans. https://t.co/bWoEpUITj0 — PolitiTweet.org

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Art. I, Sec. 9: “no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.” Another stunning display of corruption. — PolitiTweet.org

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And that’s to say nothing of the thousands of ISIS terrorists who the President has now released back into an already volatile part of the world. Instead of defeating ISIS, he’s given them new life. Putin & Erdogan have once again gotten what they wanted out of President Trump. — PolitiTweet.org

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The Kurds offered their lives to serve alongside American troops in the fight against ISIS. And now they’re being slaughtered because President Trump gave Erdogan the green light to invade Syria. How will our allies ever be able to trust us again after this disaster? https://t.co/9f85qpCJyp — PolitiTweet.org

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Chairman Cummings was one of the most respected members of the House. He was a man of conviction & dedicated his life to the pursuit of equality & justice for all. Loretta & I send our thoughts & prayers to Chairman Cummings’ family, friends & colleagues. May he rest in peace. — PolitiTweet.org

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Earlier this year, my criminal justice reform bill, the #FirstStepAct, was passed into law. But there's still work to be done. Good to sit down with @RepDavidTrone to discuss next steps in #cjreform — like easing reentry and breaking the cycle of trauma and addiction. https://t.co/mRJ87SlOow — PolitiTweet.org

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Thanks to @secnav76 Richard Spencer for coming by today to talk about Navy reforms in ship maintenance and personnel management, recovery efforts for bases impacted by natural disasters, and North Chicago’s @navstaglakes. Grateful for your leadership in the Navy. https://t.co/XFskfCg5kh — PolitiTweet.org

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Today I led a group of @SenateDems in calling on Defense Sec. Esper to reconsider this wall-funding strategy. This funding must be used as Congress intended — to combat the Taliban’s drug production & trafficking operations. After all, isn’t Mexico supposed to pay for the wall? https://t.co/Euwu11LJWr — PolitiTweet.org