Senator Dick Durbin

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

With this Supreme Court vacancy, President Biden has the opportunity to nominate someone who will bring diversity, experience, and an evenhanded approach to the administration of justice. I look forward to moving the President’s nominee expeditiously through the Committee. — PolitiTweet.org

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I thank Justice Breyer for his decades serving the Court and the nation. He has been a trusted voice on the bench with a first-rate legal mind. — PolitiTweet.org

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I signed on to a letter to @SecVilsack calling on @USDA and @forestservice to protect the Tongass National Forest—restoring roadless protections & stopping old-growth logging. I urge them to work closely with Indigenous leaders & local communities to #ProtectTheTongass. — PolitiTweet.org

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This funding, part of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, was made possible through the hard work of a wide coalition of supporters, including organized labor, the Illinois agriculture industry, the environmental community, and the waterways industry. — PolitiTweet.org

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Improving the capacity and efficiency of our locks—like the one in Peoria—will ensure that inland navigation remains the lowest-cost, and lowest carbon-producing, transportation method for commodities and ultimately help in building a stronger Illinois economy. — PolitiTweet.org

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Today I was joined by @RepCheri and local stakeholders in Creve Coeur to celebrate the $829 million allocated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the modernization of Illinois locks and dams. https://t.co/2yR7PyTA4G — PolitiTweet.org

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Public trust requires transparency. The information we're asking for will help us to better understand the roles and responsibilities of teams operated by Border Patrol and evaluate recent allegations that their activities exceed the scope of their authority. — PolitiTweet.org

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The #CleanAirAct gives @EPA the authority to protect Americans’ from harmful pollution—including greenhouse gasses. We must not allow this important safety measure to be undone through the courts. — PolitiTweet.org

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Glad to see President Biden is asserting America’s global leadership by working in step with our European allies to stand up to Russian aggression. We must continue to support Ukraine and Baltic nations as they face down Putin’s antagonism. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @POTUS: Today, I spoke with European leaders in response to Russia’s military buildup on Ukraine’s borders. We discussed our joint effor… — PolitiTweet.org

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The progress that we’re celebrating today is due in large part to the more than $1 billion in federal funding that the Chicago Congressional delegation has secured for CTA upgrades and is a great example of how federal investment in our infrastructure can improve lives. — PolitiTweet.org

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Today I was glad to join @ChicagosMayor, @janschakowsky, @RepMikeQuigley, and others to celebrate the completion of the new @CTA Red-Purple Bypass and to break ground on the next phase of work, which will help make the CTA more accessible and reliable for decades to come. https://t.co/4jDxa6EsKX — PolitiTweet.org

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I support President Biden’s consideration of bolstering defenses of our NATO allies in the Baltics, Poland, and Eastern Europe. I helped lead first time appropriation and authorization for the Baltic Security Initiative this Congress. https://t.co/zz52mH1hCm — PolitiTweet.org

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Yesterday I joined Ukrainian Ambassador @OMarkarova in Chicago to mark Ukraine’s independence. Ukraine must be free to choose its own path. Putin’s dreams of restoring Soviet glory cannot prevail. https://t.co/cHAUZR84JN — PolitiTweet.org

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Yesterday I joined Ukranian Ambassador @OMarkarova in Chicago to mark Ukraine’s independence. Ukraine must be free to choose its own path. Putin’s dreams of restoring Soviet glory cannot prevail. https://t.co/sk67qNuuER — PolitiTweet.org

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Reproductive rights mean access to constitutionally protected health care and resources for safe family planning here in Illinois and across the country. Overturning #RoeVWade would jeopardize reproductive care for millions and disproportionately impact people of color. — PolitiTweet.org

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.@SenateDems believe that everyone deserves to make their own decisions about pregnancy & parenting—and the constitutional right to have an abortion is critical to making that a reality. With #RoevWade hanging in the balance, we all must stand together to protect abortion rights. — PolitiTweet.org

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Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, $1B in @NHSCCorps & Nurse Corps scholarship and loan repayment funding is going to tackle health disparities & workforce shortages. Today I wrote IL health care providers, urging them to take advantage of these funds that I put in the law. https://t.co/ATYbKo95zz — PolitiTweet.org

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This survey found that 88% of Illinois school districts are currently experiencing a teacher shortage. My RETAIN Act would help solve this problem by incentivizing teachers and other education professionals to make careers in areas with the most need. https://t.co/zDSqBTmxju — PolitiTweet.org

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Lake Michigan is one of Chicago’s most valuable assets, so I am heartened to see Pres. Biden commit $1.5M in funding from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to help expand the Chicago Shoreline Project in response to climate change. https://t.co/31ATHNd906 — PolitiTweet.org

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This data from @bradybuzz helps show how many gun dealers have been found to have violations when they have been inspected—underscoring the importance of these inspections. https://t.co/knUnzUtFZ4 — PolitiTweet.org

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In December, I held a @JudiciaryDems hearing in Chicago, during which I brought light to the fact that ATF’s Chicago Field Division has conducted fewer gun dealer inspections than other ATF Field Divisions. — PolitiTweet.org

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49 years ago this week, SCOTUS issued its landmark ruling in Roe v. Wade. It held that the Constitution protects the right of women to access abortion. But with the future of #Roe at stake, it's up to us, in this Senate, to enshrine its protections through federal law. #WHPA — PolitiTweet.org

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For years, I’ve advocated for the modernization of Illinois’ locks and dams. Proud to announce that the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act will provide $829M for the locks and dams of the Upper Mississippi and Illinois rivers. https://t.co/C1PJSXgzOi — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JudiciaryDems: NEWS: Today the Committee advanced 12 judicial nominees, including Second Circuit nominee Alison Nathan, as well as the… — PolitiTweet.org

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Glad to see the Biden Admin taking this important step to provide N95 masks to Americans free of charge. This can save lives and aligns with my bipartisan PPE in America Act to support domestic manufacturing of medical supplies. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @chopracfpb: Today, the @CFPB announced it will begin examining the operations of post-secondary schools, such as for-profit colleges, t… — PolitiTweet.org

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2021 wasn’t the easiest year in American history, but unequivocal progress was made in so many important aspects of our society. We finally have a government that looks like America and is working for America and I cannot wait to see what we accomplish together in 2022. — PolitiTweet.org

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✅ Expanded affordable health care ✅ Restored America’s global leadership ✅ Rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement ✅ Confirmed a historic number of judicial nominees that reflect our nation’s diversity — PolitiTweet.org

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In just one year, President Biden and VP Harris have waded through several different crises to deliver results for working families across the United States. ✅ 200 million Americans vaccinated ✅ 6.4 million jobs created ✅ Largest infrastructure investment in a generation — PolitiTweet.org