Senator Dick Durbin

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Students who were defrauded by #4profit colleges shouldn’t have to wait around for their student loans to be discharged. Joined w/ @PattyMurray and 20 Dem Senators to urge @BetsyDeVosED to stop dragging her feet on this issue. It’s time for the cruel delays to end. https://t.co/jUgks40L2n — PolitiTweet.org

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21 State attorneys general have filed group borrower defense discharge applications on behalf of thousands of students defrauded by #4profit colleges including #Corinthian, #Westwood, and #IllinoisInstituteOfArt students in IL. @BetsyDeVosED has not responded. — PolitiTweet.org

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It’s long past time for the U.S. to end our support for the devastating Saudi war in Yemen. I hope the Senate will soon take up resolutions to oppose the Administration’s arms sales to Saudi Arabia. — PolitiTweet.org

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Yesterday, I had the opportunity to meet with the UN Resident Coordinator for Yemen, Lisa Grande. Sadly, the humanitarian crisis in Yemen is the worst in the world. https://t.co/bZjyYudIfQ — PolitiTweet.org

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We also discussed the critical role of BOP in implementing the First Step Act and the law’s requirement for substantial changes in how BOP prepares prisoners for successful reentry into their communities. Slow walking these changes is unacceptable, and we'll be watching closely. — PolitiTweet.org

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Yesterday, in a meeting with the Acting Director of the Bureau of Prisons, Hugh Hurwitz, I stressed that BOP must address a number of issues that undermine this objective, including serious staffing shortages and the overuse of solitary confinement. — PolitiTweet.org

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The goal of our criminal justice system should be to rehabilitate and prepare prisoners for successful reentry into our society—that’s why I worked on a bipartisan basis to pass the First Step Act into law last year. — PolitiTweet.org

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As we celebrate #Juneteenth, we must recognize that our work is not done. We must continue to address the lasting legacy of slavery as we fight for equality, justice, and opportunity for all Americans. — PolitiTweet.org

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The price of Sanofi’s Lantus insulin has increased from $35 in 2001 to $270 today. Sanofi obtained 45 follow-on patents to shield its drug from generic competition. My #REMEDYAct with @SenBillCassidy would curb this patent abuse & lower costs for patients. — PolitiTweet.org

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American Insulin Scandal: Vial of Humalog from Eli Lilly cost $21 in 1996 – now costs over $275. In Canada, the same drug costs $39 because their laws protect their citizens from price gouging. In 2016, Pres. Trump promised he would tackle Rx drug pricing. We’re still waiting. — PolitiTweet.org

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Why are Americans saying: “I can’t afford to have cancer?” Because 40% lose their life savings in 2 years after cancer diagnosis. Pres. Trump’s lawsuit against the ACA would make things worse by removing guaranteed coverage for those with pre-existing conditions like cancer. — PolitiTweet.org

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The work of the Kovler Center is an important reminder that we must stand up for human rights wherever they are threatened. I’ll continue to monitor the level of violence in Cameroon carefully, especially if the day comes where we consider any foreign aid to this nation. — PolitiTweet.org

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Last year, I sent a letter to Secretary Pompeo with @ChrisVanHollen urging him to monitor the unrest in Cameroon. I was pleased to see the Admin scale back the level of U.S. military assistance to Cameroon in light of the government’s violent repression of minority populations. — PolitiTweet.org

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Two weeks ago, I visited the Heartland Alliance’s Marjorie Kovler Center in Chicago with @janschakowsky to meet with refugees who fled the mounting violence in Cameroon. They told harrowing stories of the ongoing violence there. — PolitiTweet.org

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This Administration is itching for a war with Iran – pure and simple. I might remind the President that the Constitution says it’s the American people who make the decision about going to war through their elected members of Congress. https://t.co/1CBKjMBbx1 — PolitiTweet.org

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Hope to see other teams follow the @whitesox example and make fan safety a priority. — PolitiTweet.org

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Joining @WolfBlizter on @CNNSitRoom shortly to discuss President Trump’s anti-immigrant policies and his self-inflicted humanitarian crisis at our border. Tune in. — PolitiTweet.org

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Great to meet with Illinois recipients of the 2019 Multiplying Good Awards today. Each year, Multiplying Good recognizes individuals and schools for creating positive change in their communities through public service. Congratulations to these remarkable men and women. https://t.co/uDKDEpUPVD — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @ReadyIllinois: Day 100 of the 2019 Illinois Flood Fight. We've seen relentless rains, record crests & unwavering support from our frien… — PolitiTweet.org

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Even given his record of blatant opposition to LGBTQ rights, Mr. Kacsmaryk has said he won’t recuse himself from any cases involving those very same rights. I oppose this nomination – yet another extreme Trump nominee who in no way deserves a lifetime appointment. — PolitiTweet.org

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In 2016, Mr. Kacsmaryk signed a letter that called being transgender “a delusion.” He’s also been quoted as saying that “the pro-marriage movement must prepare for the long war.” He publicly criticized the Obergefell decision after it was issued. — PolitiTweet.org

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Mr. Kacsmaryk has not been shy about his hostility to marriage equality or transgender Americans. In 2015, he wrote an article on the pending Obergefell case, speculating whether the Supreme Court would “invent a constitutional right to same sex marriage.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Once again, our Republican colleagues are spending the week rubber-stamping President Trump’s extreme nominees. June is #PrideMonth, but Republicans decided to call a vote this week on Texas district court nominee Matthew Kacsmaryk, a radical opponent of LGBTQ rights. — PolitiTweet.org

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Looking forward to my next constituent coffee in DC with @SenDuckworth this Thursday. Call my office for details: 202-224-2152. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Today I joined the entire Illinois Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to the FCC urging it to improve the broadband mapping process. Accurate and detailed maps are essential in expanding broadband access across the nation. https://t.co/7WHS0HFpqx — PolitiTweet.org

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According to the FCC, more than 21 million Americans lack access to high-speed internet, though that number may be much higher. If we’re ever going to bridge the digital divide, we’ll need a better understanding of the issue at hand. — PolitiTweet.org

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Last month, Senate Dems intro'd bill to address the root causes of violence in these countries, while also requiring accountability from Northern Triangle govts to ensure they are taking appropriate steps to combat corruption & address irregular migration https://t.co/cSjXHO5STJ — PolitiTweet.org

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What a terrible decision. Cutting aid to the Northern Triangle countries will only send more refugees to our border. We must address the root causes of the current crisis. Sadly, the Admin’s decision will only make things worse. — PolitiTweet.org

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This new building and the research that will take place in it is why I will continue to fight for an increase in biomedical research funding and why I introduced the American Cures Act and American Innovation Act. https://t.co/6IcJeJtaPG — PolitiTweet.org

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It was great to attend the dedication ceremony for @NorthwesternU Simpson-Querrey Biomedical Research Center. The new biomedical center provides space for scientists working in the areas of cancer, heart disease, neurodegenerative disorders, and more. https://t.co/bIAvEhVqYH — PolitiTweet.org