Senator Tina Smith

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

As far as I see it, DeVos has a choice here, she can choose to do her job or not. If she wants schools to reopen in person safely, then she should be working with the Education Department to make it happen. Anything else is an abdication of duty. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

If this sounds like an obvious step to you, that's because it is. Check out what @SenWarren and I wrote to DeVos, you can read our full letter at the link below. It explains what all this means in more detail: https://t.co/rCMMVL5RVB — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

This also means creating national reporting standards so it is possible to make comparisons. Think how much easier it would be for your kids’ school to make decisions if they knew what health protocols work best and could compare their situation with others across the country. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

To start with, let's start tracking how many cases are linked to schools and what safeguards schools are putting in place to reopen. That means coordinating with state and local governments to help with the great work that many are already doing. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

This position is good news for DeVos, she gets to do less work. For everyone else, it means we’re in the dark about outbreaks in schools and best practices to reopening safely. @SenWarren and I are on the same page about this, so let’s talk how to make this situation better. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

Quick background: Last week, Betsy DeVos was asked why a national system doesn't exist. Her response? “I'm not sure there's a role at the department to collect and compile that research.” The dewonkified translation: “I don’t believe in doing it." — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

You might be thinking that there is a national effort to track how schools are reopening in person so we can reopen as many as possible safely. There is not. Betsy DeVos dropped the ball on this and @SenWarren and I are pushing back. Here's how. [THREAD] — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

When Congress passed our major COVID relief package, it included funding to expand telehealth services. That funding was depleted by July. What can we do about it and where can we go from here? I wrote an op-ed in @thehill about the path forward: https://t.co/mU3Aut33Th — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

Today I voted to oppose Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to become an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Here is my full statement: https://t.co/2tCRDHo92N — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

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Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

Got my flu shot. Fast, easy, and (mostly) painless. Protect yourself and your loved ones before the flu starts to spread, get a flu shot. https://t.co/0qPp9Nnd3F — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

If you aren’t sure where to go, head over to https://t.co/KaiddSWe2U and you can see what’s in your area. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

Got my flu shot. Fast, easy, and (mostly painless). Protect yourself and your loved ones before the flu starts to spread, get a flu shot. https://t.co/Hfa4agIlJk — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

Some of my colleagues have suggested that it is “fear mongering” to talk about Barrett voting to overturn Roe. Please. Forgive me for not ignoring the repeated promises to only appoint anti-choice judges. We can all see right through the gaslighting. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

As the only Senator who worked at Planned Parenthood, I wanted to talk more about just what is at stake if the Supreme Court overturns or weakens Roe. Here’s the speech I just gave on the Senate floor: https://t.co/3hpPwPXDPX — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

Proud to have co-authored this. Discrimination has zero place in our financial system. It’s time to help America move forward on the path towards racial justice. https://t.co/n1ZjMscYCO — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

I wrote a thread a while ago about the real effects of refusing to do a deal. It’s shameless and I’m going to keep fighting to get folks the relief they need during this crisis. https://t.co/tyHkZrKyHW — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

The headline says it all. Americans need relief now, and this is an abdication of duty by McConnell. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

To the public servants at our health agencies in Minnesota and across the country working around the clock to help return us to normal life: thank you. Your tireless efforts will allow us to move past this crisis and defeat this pandemic once and for all. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

RT @SenWarren: It’s too hard for parents to find COVID testing for young kids, especially in Black and Brown neighborhoods, so @SenTinaSmit… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

Earlier today Trump called Dr. Fauci a “disaster” & referred to him and other health experts as “idiots.” Meanwhile, 38 states recorded COVID case increases in the last 2 weeks. Listen to the people who know what they are talking about. And wear a mask. https://t.co/IUzCNsUp3g — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

RT @mnhealth: News Release: State to continue statewide testing push into week of Oct. 19 https://t.co/NVoJq4S4n2 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

You can check out the bills below. My bill to make testing free is already law and I introduced my other bill which covers everything else. Am currently fighting to get it passed. One down, one to go. https://t.co/d7PXVT15m1 https://t.co/0Tgr43W3X5 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

Test, treat, and when the time comes, vaccinate. All three are needed to end this pandemic. And I'm pushing to make all three free of charge to all Americans. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

Folks, today is the LAST day you can take the census. It only takes a few minutes or less and has a huge impact. Go to the link below, and make sure you are counted. https://t.co/mRHO2cOaFe — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

Hi, only Senator to work at Planned Parenthood here. Barrett's views on Roe v. Wade are clear. So I'm making my views on her nomination clear: I'm voting no. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

If McConnell spent even 1/10th of the time he spends on dividing the country on drafting a bipartisan COVID relief package, we would have passed something months ago. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

Here's some pics from the celebration. Just remember that progress can seem slow sometimes, but it is real and worth fighting for. Keep speaking up and making your voices heard, it matters. https://t.co/9rCBpJYtTm — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

#Tbt to one of my proudest moments in my time in Congress. Working with the Liberian community, I fought for thousands of Liberians who’ve called the U.S. home for more than 30 years to be put on a pathway to citizenship. Last year, it finally happened. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

Not only should surprise medical bills be banned entirely, but no American should be shouldering the cost of COVID treatment.  I wrote the bill to make COVID treatment free, and I will keep fighting to get it passed. https://t.co/EN6AKuzK3j — PolitiTweet.org