Senator Dick Durbin

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

I agree—which is why my bipartisan bill, the Cameras in the Courtroom Act, would require open proceedings of the Supreme Court to be televised. Americans deserve the opportunity to witness deliberations and rulings on cases that affect them for generations to come. — PolitiTweet.org

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The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act provides $1B for school-based mental health. IL schools can now apply for the first round of grants to increase mental health services for students. These programs will help us tackle the nation’s mental health crisis. — PolitiTweet.org

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I'm dedicated to doing my part on the Federal level to ensure that changemakers like the Lawndale Christian Legal Center have the funding and resources necessary to keep fulfilling their mission. — PolitiTweet.org

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Raising awareness about the importance of community-based violence intervention models like the @LawndaleLegal's approach is critical, because emphasizing violence prevention can truly make a difference. https://t.co/gp1JodBe1J — PolitiTweet.org

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I stopped by @chicagobotanic's Farm on Ogden which supports & sustains a healthy urban community by bringing food, health, & jobs together in one location. They've made significant contributions to the community. I look forward to following what & how they grow in the future. https://t.co/YVe7G878YW — PolitiTweet.org

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The death of 3-year-old Mateo Zastro in a road rage shooting is devastating. I pray for his family and for other youth shot this weekend, including a 7-year-old going to church. I will do everything in my power to stop gun violence from killing our kids. https://t.co/KfGsYcXdCJ — PolitiTweet.org

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.@HHSGov announced a $14 million grant to Illinois as part of the #AmericanRescuePlan to train new community health workers. Our health centers are a lifeline for low-income and underserved residents. I’ll keep fighting to secure more funding to support their work. https://t.co/P95ZyECnFZ — PolitiTweet.org

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High credit card swipe fees mean that Purple Heart & Medal of Honor recipients & other vets are surcharged when they shop at military commissaries. @RogerMarshallMD and I are proposing an NDAA amendment to examine why our vets are bearing the cost of these high fees. — PolitiTweet.org

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I stopped by the unionized shop @OxxfordClothes, one of the last remaining hand sewn suit makers in the U.S. Apparel manufacturers took a severe hit from the pandemic, which is why I secured funding from @USDA so manufacturers like Oxxford can keep up their important work. https://t.co/TspCHepgkV — PolitiTweet.org

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Despite constant fear of persecution, brave Iranian women continue to protest for their rights and by default, the rights of women across the world to reject a system that polices women’s bodies. We stand with the women of Iran. https://t.co/e7eWUHBbhi — PolitiTweet.org

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I stopped by @MyNMPRAC to meet with members of Chicago's Puerto Rican community to discuss how Congress can support our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico after the devastation of Hurricane Fiona. We must work to rebuild resilient infrastructure that can withstand future disasters. https://t.co/cxfMR8Qij3 — PolitiTweet.org

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The ALS community has been waiting a long time for hope like this. Thanks to @bsw5020 and @sabrevaya for driving us all to do better by ALS patients and their families. https://t.co/S7cBXfYqup — PolitiTweet.org

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The world will never recognize Putin’s pathetic desperate sham annexation. Read more about the bill I introduced w/ @SenRubioPress this week: https://t.co/UR00EfsP67 — PolitiTweet.org

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IL is on its way to becoming a leader in EVs. @SenDuckworth, @GovPritzker, & I announced the 1st payment of this historic investment, which will allow IL to expand the EV charging network across its highways over the next 5 years, creating a greener economy & jobs along the way. — PolitiTweet.org

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We cannot rely on outdated immigration laws to help our communities today. Updating the existing Registry statute would give immigrants, who have been working and contributing to our country for nearly a decade, a sense of certainty and stability that everyone deserves. — PolitiTweet.org

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The goal of our criminal justice system should be to rehabilitate offenders and prepare them for successful reentry into our society—but the overuse of solitary confinement threatens public safety, strains prison budgets, and violates fundamental human rights. — PolitiTweet.org

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The CR that passed the Senate today funds the government through 12/16 & includes important Dem priorities such as allocating $12B to help our Ukrainian friends, disaster recovery funds, funding to support our Afghan allies, & more. — PolitiTweet.org

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It is no overstatement to say that in recent years, our federal prison system has been riddled with mismanagement and scandal that reached the highest levels of BOP. I’m hoping that, with Director Peters’ leadership, we can finally chart a new course at the Bureau of Prisons. — PolitiTweet.org

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For years, @US_FDA has failed our kids by allowing flavored vaping & synthetic nicotine products to remain on the market w/o authorization. I expressed my concerns to FDA's Center for Tobacco Products new Director Dr. King. I am hopeful he will work to regulate these products. https://t.co/e6lSkwA0Cu — PolitiTweet.org

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The civil lawsuit by the victims of the Highland Park shooting is a compelling demand for accountability. Manufacturers, sellers, and individuals responsible for the outrageous proliferation of military style assault weapons should not be above the law. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JudiciaryDems: CONFIRMED: Arianna Freeman to the Third Circuit. Arianna Freeman is an accomplished appellate attorney with a proven fi… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Pleased to join just-passed Senate resolution standing in strong support of democratic norms in Brazil – notably the peaceful transfer of power through credible elections. — PolitiTweet.org

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Hispanic Serving Institutions, like Illinois' @DominicanU, offer financial support and academic opportunities to students, regardless of immigration status. It was my pleasure to meet with new Pres, Dr. Glena Temple, to discuss how we can continue to remove obstacles to learning. https://t.co/J0Pii5brEE — PolitiTweet.org

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Today I met w/ General Minihan and the AMC who have been at the forefront of nearly every crisis—delivering supplies to those impacted by COVID-19, assisting in the withdrawal from Afghanistan, and now offering military support to Ukrainians as they fight off Putin. We thank you. https://t.co/cb1MV5BoPw — PolitiTweet.org

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The attack in Highland Park was the 309th mass shooting this year. Now, according to @GunDeaths, we are at 506. We must do more to prevent these senseless acts of violence, including closing loopholes in our gun laws & holding gun manufacturers accountable for unlawful marketing. — PolitiTweet.org

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One investigation after another has revealed a culture of abuse, mismanagement, corruption, torture, and death that reaches to the highest levels of BOP—yet it still operates without any meaningful independent oversight. Our bipartisan bill will improve safety and accountability. — PolitiTweet.org

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I’m speaking live on the Senate floor about war crimes against the Ukrainian people and supporting Venezuelan migrants. https://t.co/m6GqlcU2dp — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SenateDems: Tune in as @SenSchumer, @SenatorDurbin, @SenatorShaheen, and @SenatorBaldwin deliver remarks from the U.S. Capitol: https:/… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JudiciaryDems: Across Ukraine, mass graves are filled with hundreds of bodies, including children. Many show signs of torture. Don't l… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JudiciaryDems: “Do you want to risk reading a headline ten years from now about a Russian who murdered civilians in Ukraine enjoying im… — PolitiTweet.org