Senator Dick Durbin

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

In 2013, Cynthia applied for #DACA and was approved that summer. By September, she was doing clinical research at @NUFeinbergMed — PolitiTweet.org

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Cynthia graduated frm @UofDenver in 2010 w/a degree in cognitive neuroscience–a double major in psychology&biology–and a minor in chemistry — PolitiTweet.org

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Cynthia was just seven years old when her family brought her to the US. She grew up in Denver, Colorado and was an excellent student — PolitiTweet.org

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Yesterday, I took to the Senate floor to share #DREAMer Cynthia's DACA story: https://t.co/iGdNi0no2H #DACAworks https://t.co/MLqP3X8W6Q — PolitiTweet.org

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AFTERNOON READ: As Republican Congressional leaders dither, the public health&financial threats posed by #Zika grow https://t.co/EO7Dp4uwCR — PolitiTweet.org

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Lives are lost each day that Congress delays action on gun violence–we need to stand up&put an end to the violence plaguing our communities — PolitiTweet.org

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I applaud @POTUS’ new actions to fight the scourge of gun violence–today’s efforts are a step in the right direction https://t.co/FPU5G6uw6s — PolitiTweet.org

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Cases of #Zika are continuing to grow and inaction and further delay put pregnant women and children in jeopardy. Congress needs to act. — PolitiTweet.org

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Since @POTUS asked Congress for funding to help prepare for & combat #Zika, over 1,000 Americans in 42 states have contracted the virus — PolitiTweet.org

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.@SenateGOP’s refusal to respond to #Zika w/ necessary funding is costing states like Illinois: https://t.co/9p4pDE9tOM — PolitiTweet.org

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At Stroger @CookCtyHealth today discussing #Zika preparation & urging Congress to pass emergency funding https://t.co/KhmgK8g8VD — PolitiTweet.org

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I commend the @NCAA for taking a stand against dicrimination & ensuring a safe environment for all https://t.co/ibT8CxNK2p — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @RepDuckworth: Proud2workw/@SenatorBaldwin 2help ensure comprehensive #CollegeAffordability w/#InTheRed Act https://t.co/Vbp1Fqhm9I http… — PolitiTweet.org

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This is the best chance in a generation to reform our federal drug sentencing laws–we cannot squander it — PolitiTweet.org

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Given tight budgets&overcrowded prison cells, we must reform outdated&ineffective #CJreform laws that have cost taxpayers billions of $$$ — PolitiTweet.org

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We’re unveiling a revised version of our #CJreform bill that we’re confident will pass w/strong bipartisan support https://t.co/j0aSDuGdHe — PolitiTweet.org

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It’s time we addressed the outdated and ineffective laws that have led to overcrowded prison cells and cost taxpayers billions of dollars — PolitiTweet.org

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Once seen as a strong deterrent, in reality mandatory minimums have too often been unfair, fiscally irresponsible&a threat to public safety — PolitiTweet.org

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One such man is Alton Mills. Watch Alton share his incredible story here: https://t.co/cceMSuyJ26 https://t.co/a2faOAgILL — PolitiTweet.org

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An overlooked casualty in our ‘war on drugs’ are the men & women who have received unfair & harsh mandatory minimum sentences — PolitiTweet.org

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Joined @civilrightsorg& #CJreform advocates to call for comprehensive reform to our nation’s criminal justice system https://t.co/YTetcWW2K4 — PolitiTweet.org

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I'm joining @ChuckGrassley to unveil a revised version of our bipartisan #CJreform bill-watch LIVE here: https://t.co/cZ4Ho1iGrW — PolitiTweet.org

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Tune in NOW to watch @SenMikeLee, @civilrightsorg, @hillharper, @MattMcGorry, @TerrenceJ&I discuss #CJreform: https://t.co/6hdxKfFImL — PolitiTweet.org

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Today at 12:30pm ET, I’m joining @SenMikeLee @hillharper @MattMcGorry&others to call for #CJreform–watch LIVE here: https://t.co/6hdxKfFImL — PolitiTweet.org

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MORNING READ: #4profit colleges use mandatory arbitration to avoid accountability & deny students their day in court https://t.co/UZsZYjZhDV — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @hillharper: I'm joining @SenatorDurbin and @SenMikeLee in DC this week for a conversation about why we need #JusticeReformNOW https://t… — PolitiTweet.org

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Yesterday afternoon, Egyptian Ambassador to the US Yasser Reda&I met to discuss regional issues in the Middle East https://t.co/M7qb8607z4 — PolitiTweet.org

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Enjoyed meeting students from the @Latin_School of Chicago during their tour of the Capitol this morning https://t.co/Q1EYZdty54 — PolitiTweet.org

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Members of @ndaajustice know better than anyone that reforming outdated & ineffective criminal justice laws will keep Americans safer — PolitiTweet.org

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Big endorsement of our bipartisan #CJreform effort from @ndaajustice, the largest group of prosecutors in the US: https://t.co/uHXF3AXaTw — PolitiTweet.org