Senator Dick Durbin

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Last week, we learned that DoD was shifting $129M in counternarcotics funding away from its intended use — fighting heroin production in Afghanistan — towards paying for the increased costs of President Trump’s border wall. This is not a good decision by any standard. — PolitiTweet.org

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Under the leadership of @SpeakerPelosi, the House of Representatives has passed more than 150 bills this Congress that have died on the desk of Senator McConnell. Don’t be fooled. There’s only one person to blame for the lack of progress in Washington: Senator Mitch McConnell. — PolitiTweet.org

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If you’re looking for the obstacle to progress in Washington, it’s not impeachment and it’s certainly not @HouseDemocrats. It’s Senator Mitch McConnell. https://t.co/NS20nfbMoO — PolitiTweet.org

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Today I met with @StandWParkland to discuss ways to improve school safety and prevent shootings. In addition to expanding mental health services, it’s past time for the Senate to vote on the House-passed gun safety legislation — we cannot afford to wait any longer. https://t.co/hfQbzIXb6i — PolitiTweet.org

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Read more about the RELIEF Act here: https://t.co/tdjVOS4Gxd — PolitiTweet.org

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One of the most serious problems in our broken immigration system is the lack of green cards, leaving immigrants in a crippling backlog. The solution is clear: increase the number of green cards. Proud to introduce the RELIEF Act with @SenatorLeahy to eliminate the backlog. — PolitiTweet.org

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I applaud the House for passing the Hong Kong Human Rights & Democracy Act yesterday, & I was proud to cosponsor the Senate companion. Now the Senate must pass the measure. Standing up for human rights, free speech & democracy in Hong Kong should be an expectation of the Senate. — PolitiTweet.org

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Always great to meet with members of the @CarterCenter. Their work promoting human rights & peacebuilding around the world, as well as advancing women's leadership & good governance, should serve as a model for us all. https://t.co/F5upaLEbXd — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @ussoccer: We applaud @SenatorDurbin for doing his part to promote Concussion Awareness and protecting student athletes. Do your part,… — PolitiTweet.org

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In our meeting yesterday, I pressed @SecPompeo & @USCISCuccinelli about this decision. Lowering the refugee admissions goal is a betrayal of a longstanding bipartisan tradition that will only punish innocent victims of persecution & damage America’s reputation around the world. — PolitiTweet.org

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For decades, the U.S. has welcomed refugees from around the world with open arms. Sadly, and in the midst of the worst refugee crisis in history, the Trump Administration has decided to lower our refugee admissions goal to a all-time low of 18,000 people for the coming year. — PolitiTweet.org

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President Trump supports ethanol? I'll believe it when I see it. Farmers built ethanol and biodiesel. This President unravels it. https://t.co/9M1no0CiYJ — PolitiTweet.org

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This project will enable faster and safer rail service. Partners are making an important investment in local students by introducing them to the fields of transportation & engineering through classroom activities, field trips, & internships. — PolitiTweet.org

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This morning, I joined @GovPritzker & transportation leaders to announce a new collaboration with Chicago schools as part of the 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project. I’m proud to have worked to secure federal funding to help make this project a reality. https://t.co/T8bkXXKFnY — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @USAFootball: #USAFootball recognizes the "Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act" from @SenatorDurbin as a vital step forward… — PolitiTweet.org

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You can read more about my bill - and the various health care, athletic, and educational organizations that have endorsed it - here: https://t.co/qtgKImTIqz — PolitiTweet.org

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For too long, we’ve had the wrong mentality about the long-term dangers of concussions. These are serious injuries that can’t be shrugged off. Adopting the “when in doubt, sit it out” policy will help increase student health and safety in youth sports. — PolitiTweet.org

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My bill would require states to adopt “when in doubt, sit it out” policies, which prevent student athletes suspected of having sustained a concussion from returning to play the same day and, after that, only once cleared by a qualified health care professional. — PolitiTweet.org

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Nearly 140,000 high schoolers suffer concussions every year according to @NFHS_Org, though many go unreported. Today, I introduced the Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act to help elementary and secondary schools prevent, identify, & treat concussions. — PolitiTweet.org

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A decade of inaction on e-cigarettes has led to 5 million children addicted to nicotine. @US_FDA can’t wait any longer to act. #VapingTargetsKids https://t.co/65iFMbnfce — PolitiTweet.org

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No matter who is at the helm at DHS, the Trump Admin’s anti-immigrant policy will continue & I fear the next DHS head will be dramatically worse. — PolitiTweet.org

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On #NationalFarmersDay, I’m thankful for our hardworking American farmers. In Illinois & across the the U.S., our farmers are an essential part of our nation’s communities & economy. https://t.co/hMedRNYG2x — PolitiTweet.org

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This morning I visited @ScottAFB to meet with leadership and @IL_Natl_Guard about current base operations. Scott AFB is not only critical for our national defense, it’s a driving force for the Metro East economy. https://t.co/L6rlntdXsh — PolitiTweet.org

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On National #ComingOutDay, we celebrate the stories of every member of the LGBTQ+ community, whether they choose to live their truth out loud or silently. We see you and we stand with you. https://t.co/75qegi5rhL — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SenWhitehouse: Soon, we will be voting on whether extreme @realDonaldTrump judicial nominee Steven Menashi deserves a lifetime seat on… — PolitiTweet.org

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I fear that we are on a downward spiral towards losing the trust & respect of our allies around the world. Sadly, our President has abandoned our nation’s core values under the guise of “making America great again.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Putin & Erdogan are more than happy to shower Pres. Trump w/ cheap compliments to get what they want. And Pres. Trump has repeatedly advanced their agendas, whether it’s abandoning the Kurds in Syria, withholding aid from Ukraine, or driving a wedge between US & our NATO allies. — PolitiTweet.org

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Pres. Trump’s decision to turn his back on our Kurdish allies – who shed blood to help stop ISIS terrorism – is the latest example of his tendency to make rash, uninformed decisions that upend longstanding U.S. commitments & security interests. — PolitiTweet.org

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JUUL is largely responsible for addicting a new generation of Americans to nicotine w/ their kid-friendly flavors and misleading advertising – including the false claim that their product is a safe alternative to cigarettes. They must not be allowed to avoid responsibility. — PolitiTweet.org

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#VapingTargetsKids and JUUL has been one of the worst offenders. Today I joined @SenBlumenthal & other @SenateDems in calling on JUUL to remove forced arbitration and other anti-consumer provisions from its terms & conditions for online sales. — PolitiTweet.org