Senator Dick Durbin

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

American farmers are the ones paying for the President’s reckless trade war with China. Farm trade subsidies are not a long-term solution. The damage this President is doing will take years to undo. https://t.co/HNoXD69H0N — PolitiTweet.org

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We can certainly keep America safe and respect our heritage as a nation of immigrants. I stand with the immigrant community and will do everything I can to help keep families together. — PolitiTweet.org

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This morning I was joined by local immigration leaders at @Instituto1977 to share community concerns over the Trump Administration’s cruel and ineffective immigration policy. America is better than this. https://t.co/qG4ubiBSOa — PolitiTweet.org

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I’m concerned about the census. For each person who goes uncounted, Illinois stands to lose at least $1,800 per year. Read the letter I sent, along with the other Democratic members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation, to US Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham here: https://t.co/zEj2W7owhu — PolitiTweet.org

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4 more people were killed by gun violence in Chicago this weekend, including a 16-year-old boy. 43 others were injured, including an 8-year-old girl. Gun violence is devastating our communities on a weekly basis. What is Leader McConnell waiting for? The Senate must act. — PolitiTweet.org

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Jobs processing meat and poultry are hot, dirty, monotonous, and dangerous. Across America immigrants have always taken these jobs. ICE raids should focus on those who are a threat to our safety, not those who work hard every day to put food on our tables. — PolitiTweet.org

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Senator Mitch McConnell now promises to stop blocking gun safety reform and to start the debate when we return in September. It’s time for all Senators to go on the record on background checks, banning assault weapons, and stopping hate crimes & domestic terrorism. — PolitiTweet.org

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Each year 100,000 felons and other ineligible buyers are stopped from buying guns by background checks. But they can turn to gun shows and the internet to avoid our laws. Congress must close these loopholes once and for all. — PolitiTweet.org

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Pleased that @QCMetro will receive a $1.2M grant to help replace the old ferryboat dock in Davenport. MetroLINK serves countless Illinoisans and I will keep fighting for investments in our transportation infrastructure that improve safety and lead to economic growth. — PolitiTweet.org

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Paul Findley was my political opponent, but he was also my friend. He was an expert in Agricultural policy and showed exceptional courage in tackling the controversies in the Middle East. With his passing, Illinois has lost an exceptional public servant and I have lost a friend. — PolitiTweet.org

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Not only are Illinois’ farmers facing the wettest planting season in decades, they have to deal with the President’s reckless trade war & imposed tariffs. Agriculture is critical to Illinois & I stand ready to help any way I can. Good to meet with some farmers in Niantic today. https://t.co/1qojT5QMRT — PolitiTweet.org

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White supremacists were responsible for every incident of race-based domestic terrorism in the U.S. in 2018. Every single one. But for some reason, the DOJ decided not to share this information with Congress despite my repeated requests. Why? There’s no good explanation. — PolitiTweet.org

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Falsifying data, reaping federal perks, then charging a record-shattering $2.1 million. Americans are sick of Big Pharma’s privilege and greed. I’m leading a group of @SenateDems in urging the FDA to hold AveXis accountable for this scandal. — PolitiTweet.org

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We must do what we can to stop these groups of violent white supremacists – they’re growing in size, intensity, and danger. The Senate should pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act immediately. It’s time for the Trump Administration to take this threat seriously. — PolitiTweet.org

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It makes no sense. Violent white supremacy should be one of law enforcement’s top priorities. We should be moving our focus towards this increasing threat, not away from it. Three months ago, I asked AG Barr to explain this decision – I’ve yet to receive a response. — PolitiTweet.org

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Violent white supremacy is the most dangerous form of domestic terrorism threatening our nation today. But instead of making this threat a top priority for law enforcement, the DOJ has decided to change their definition of domestic terrorism in order to avoid doing just that. https://t.co/77IafkNEdn — PolitiTweet.org

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I’ll be joining @AC360 tonight to discuss the most dangerous form of domestic terrorism facing our nation today: violent white supremacy. Tune in. — PolitiTweet.org

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Six months of flooding has devastated Illinois. This declaration, requested by @GovPritzker and supported by the entire Illinois congressional delegation, will provide much-needed federal assistance to aid in the recovery process. https://t.co/rBfLmlu62e — PolitiTweet.org

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Today I visited Almost Home Kids in Peoria, an incredible organization that provides transitional care for children with complex medical conditions and their families. https://t.co/mEzI4vDDEy — PolitiTweet.org

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As Chinese investments in public agricultural research rises 8-fold, the United States has seen a steady decline in federal funding for agricultural research. This is why I’m introducing the America Grows Act, which would restore robust federal funding for the @USDA. — PolitiTweet.org

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Farm income today is 50% below the Obama Administration peak in 2013, and historic flooding and excessively wet conditions led to the latest planting in 60 years. https://t.co/qe8lCpEJJa — PolitiTweet.org

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Great to see the @Astros extend the protective netting at their ballpark after a young fan was injured by a foul ball. Each and every other @MLB team should follow their lead. https://t.co/ewVsdJqR1g — PolitiTweet.org

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Good. I’ve been pushing FDA for years to remove illegal e-cigarette products. Is JUUL next on the list? — PolitiTweet.org

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There’s no question - violent white supremacy is the most dangerous form of domestic terrorism threatening our nation today. @SenBooker & I are asking the DOJ & FBI to investigate this threat w/ the same level of vigor & intensity as we saw following the Sept. 11 terror attacks. — PolitiTweet.org

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There are serious questions about whether any Big Pharma executives illegally distributed the deadly substances at the heart of this epidemic. If so, it’s imperative that the DOJ investigate, and if appropriate, prosecute the individuals responsible for this criminal conduct. — PolitiTweet.org

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I’m asking AG Barr and the DOJ to look into the role of Big Pharma and their executives in fueling the opioid epidemic in America. That this conduct occurred in a corporate boardroom - and not on the streets - does nothing to distinguish it from illegal drug trafficking. https://t.co/UQr8ud9LjD — PolitiTweet.org

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More than 30 years later, baseball fans shouldn’t still have to worry about their safety at the ballpark. @SenDuckworth and I are committed to working with @MLB to make fan safety a priority by extending protective netting to the foul poles and collecting data about fan injuries. — PolitiTweet.org

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On August 8, 1982, Boston Red Sox left fielder Jim Rice rushed to the aid of a young fan who was struck by a foul ball. Rice carried the young fan off the field and went on to finish the game in his blood-stained uniform. https://t.co/6KpxbDRX2T — PolitiTweet.org

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Their work is a great example of the Chicago HEAL Initiative, which represents a public commitment from ten leading hospitals in Chicago on actions to reduce violence and improve health. Learn more about it here: https://t.co/GOQTCi6npR — PolitiTweet.org

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Thank you to everyone who came to the Community Listening Session today in Maywood with @ProvisoPartners and @LoyolaHealth. It was great to hear from people who are giving back to their community by promoting health and economic growth. https://t.co/eR68JZYN47 — PolitiTweet.org