Deleted Tweets From Dick Durbin, D-Ill.
Dick Durbin's accounts: SenatorDurbin, DickDurbin
Tracking Since: March 08, 2011
Wishing a happy holidays to all of the active duty military personnel, guardsman, reservists, and especially to all of the military families in Illinois and around the world. Thank you for all you do to preserve peace & keep us safe. https://t.co/E0YJ3mgHnI
RT @nytimes: In a show of bipartisanship, the Senate overwhelmingly approved the most substantial changes in decades to federal… https://t.co/Tucmu01ZN1
RT @Reuters: Gina McCarthy, the former EPA chief, was chosen to lead a new office focused on global warming… https://t.co/ffCZCWgpqx
I’m going to the Senate floor to discuss the need to pass emergency COVID-19 relief before the holidays. Watch live: https://t.co/7bFazIHVZ1
While House Dems passed several relief proposals, Congressional Republicans & Pres. Trump have spent the last 7+ months failing to respond to COVID-19. Americans are living—and dying—because of this inaction. November was bad, but December will be worse if we don’t act now. QT @NBCNews: US coronavirus cases by month in 2020: March: 186,200 April: 883,199 May: 723,166 June: 845,736 July: 1,926,970 Au… https://t.co/bsb3ucIJzT)
COVID-19 levels in Illinois and across America are hitting new highs every day. It has never been more important to make sure you always wear a mask and social distance. We are in for a tragic, deadly winter if we don’t all do our part to stop the spread of this virus.
Illinoisans—COVID-19 is surging across our state. Please take guidance from public health officials seriously, wear your mask, and make sure to social distance. We all need to work together to stop the spread of this virus.
Political prisoners Raif Badawi, Waleed Abu al-Khair, & others languish in Saudi prisons amid Pres. Trump’s indifference—even after the brutal murder of Jamal Khassoggi. Looking forward to incoming Biden Admin. reclaiming America’s voice on human rights. https://t.co/L10Yf2avIy
Illinoisans—the 2021 open enrollment period is here. Especially during this pandemic, it is important to get covered. Shop around, premiums are lower & there are more options this year. I encourage all Illinoisans who need health insurance to sign up today.https://t.co/ZbNVUZa8m2
Alexey Navalny has demonstrated immense courage fighting for democracy in Russia. President Trump's refusal to condemn Putin for poisoning A KEY political rival shows just how deferential he is to the former KGB agent. https://t.co/r18eS1Gp0l
Rather than fight back against Russian threats on US troops, the President has neglected his duty to our military as Commander-in-Chief. His inaction & silence show he is more concerned with the Kremlin's approval than bounties on the lives of our soldiers.
Joining @SenDuckworth & my colleagues to take the stance our President should have months ago. With the Russia Bounty Response Act, we're sending the message that the Senate will not stand idly by when a foreign leader puts a bounty on American soldiers. https://t.co/6NsRycn3nd
Good to hear from @IMA_Today members about the issues impacting their businesses. I'll keep fighting for them & push for the COVID-19 assistance and infrastructure programs we need to move Illinois forward.
RT @senatemajldr: Judge Barrett’s hearings will begin one week from today. Chairman Graham has all the tools to conduct a hybrid hear… https://t.co/7hgyTarfM5
Pres. Trump is rushing the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett because he wants to: 1. Eliminate the Affordable Care Act & with it protections for people with pre-existing conditions 2. Have another Trump justice on the Court for any election challenges We will fight this. https://t.co/MW3iynf3GD
We’re starting to find out why President Trump went to such great lengths to conceal his tax returns—and it wasn't just the string of business failures or mountains of debt. The average American pays $12,000 in federal income tax. Our President, just $750. https://t.co/PO5otB1bI5
Chad Wolf has been deeply involved in cruel, anti-immigrant policies like family separations, the repeal of #DACA, & deporting countless women & children fleeing violence. He should held accountable for these abuses, not approved by the Senate. https://t.co/3Fiishj2EE
I negotiated bipartisan legislation w/path to citizenship for #TPS holders, but POTUS told me he didn’t want people from “s…hole countries.” Instead he aims to deport 300K – including 130K essential workers. #DreamAndPromiseAct would stop this but @senmajldr won’t call a vote.
The updates to https://t.co/dSxcSwhZ0F make it easier that ever to: ️ Find important dates and deadlines Check your registration ✉️ Request a mail-in ballot
Joining @SenDuckworth & my colleagues to take the stance our President should have months ago. With the Russia Bounty Response Act, we're sending the message that the Senate will not stand idly by when a foreign leader puts bounties on American soldiers.https://t.co/6NsRycn3nd
Rather than fight back against Russian threats on US troops, the President has neglected his duty to our military as Commander-in-Chief. His inaction & silence SHOW HE IS more concerned with the Kremlin's approval than bounties on the lives of our soldiers.
When the Senate returns to Washington next week, we need make a deal to help small businesses and the millions of jobless Americans. Senator McConnell should not send us home again until we do. https://t.co/MXDLeiPtuN
President Trump’s “vote twice” advice reflects either his ignorance of how America votes or a willful effort to create uncertainty about the upcoming election. Or both.
America needs lawyers & judges who are committed to justice & the rule of law to help steer us safely through these turbulent times. Good to talk to @AppLawAssoc lawyers today, especially about the importance of making pro bono and legal aid services available for those in need.
Climate change is an existential threat to life as we know it. I'm proud to support @SenDemsClimate #CaseForClimateAction—a roadmap for big & bold solutions to the most important challenge of our lifetimes. You can read more about our plan here: https://t.co/By0YncY1mp
Postmaster General DeJoy needs to do more than simply suspending the harmful changes he’s made at @USPS. Mail delivery is already delayed & the damage has been done. DeJoy needs to permanently rescind his harmful policies immediately. #DontMessWithUSPS
@Illinois_Alama is bringing this test to labs across the state. And not far away, imagine mobile labs pulling into hot spots to collect saliva samples & identify positive #COVID19 patients in hours. This test is a game changer. Congrats to the University of Illinois researchers.
Looking forward to hearing PMG DeJoy's explanation for his actions at @USPS. This cannot be the end of the Senate’s efforts to hold this Administration accountable for their attempt to dismantle USPS for political purposes. https://t.co/FmgiitscVN
Yeaterday was the 85th anniversary of Social Security, an earned bedrock program that millions rely on. The President’s version of celebrating is to undermine the program via his recent executive order. Democrats stand committed to protecting this promise of a secure retirement.
Struggling state governments can’t afford to shoulder the burden for enhanced unemployment benefits. The President’s executive order is not an adequate substitute for the comprehensive #COVID19 relief that is being held up by @SenateGOP. https://t.co/w4zgwGihIZ
Spoke today w/Venezuelans in IL & across the US about efforts to designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status. My Democratic colleagues and I will keep fighting for this legislation until it is the law of the land. https://t.co/FGTNo6AgkM
President Trump wants to focus the blame on China because he wants to divert attention from his own failures in the US. We have 5% of the world’s population & 25% of the #COVID19 cases. The President alone is to blame for his failures in containing this virus within the US. https://t.co/7rmM3WWtAa
There’s no good excuse for USCIS to be ramping up naturalization fees right now. I strongly oppose this decision and will do everything I can to bring these fees back down as soon as possible. https://t.co/gMyMUiJ4Jh
It didn’t have to be this way. President Trump has failed the American people. He refuses responsibility and promotes quack cures to distract from his own shortcomings. This Presidency will be remembered as a tragic, national disgrace QT @washingtonpost: U.S. reports 1,400 coronavirus deaths in a day — about one per minute. Live updates: https://t.co/zICdZr89iV)
RT @washingtonpost: U.S. reports 1,400 coronavirus deaths in a day — about one per minute. Live updates: https://t.co/zICdZr89iV
United States of America: ✅5% of the world’s population ✅25% of the world’s #COVID19 infections Keep peddling worthless medical advice, Mr. President.
Going to the Senate floor with @SenDavidPerdue to call for our Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act to be included in the next #COVID19 relief package. Our bipartisan bill will address the shortage of doctors & nurses in our nation’s hospitals. Watch live h https://t.co/Pgegq7mf8v
Today @SenatorBaldwin, @SenTinaSmith, @RepCheri, & I introduced bicameral legislation to address this nationwide shortage of early childhood and K-12 teachers that disproportionately impacts students from low-income backgrounds and students of color. https://t.co/FHziFfXiSP
We have a teaching crisis in communities across the country that pays our educators too little & incentivizes high quality & experienced educators to work in more affluent areas. The negative impact on students in Black & Brown neighborhoods & low-income communities is drastic.
.@SenDuckworth and I will keep working to ensure Illinois has all the resources it needs to address this ongoing crisis.
After a flawed distribution of funds provided by Congress, I called @SecAzar to push HHS to release critical funding—more than $739M—to hospitals in Illinois that are treating the most #COVID19 patients & addressing disparities. [link to release] https://t.co/96GnYcoAiO
.@SenateDems are announcing a plan today to help communities of color respond to the pandemic & build lasting wealth. Our Economic Justice Act will direct untapped #COVID19 relief funding towards addressing systemic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color. https://t.co/1M5kAWmwSV
RT @McEntirePaul: Thank you @DickDurbin & @SenDuckworth for including help for nonprofits like the #YMCA in the CARES Act! We need… https://t.co/DfG6HKVvo8
This morning, I’m going to the Senate floor to attempt to pass the bipartisan, House-passed Dream and Promise Act. Watch live here:This morning, I’m going to the Senate floor to attempt to pass the bipartisan, House-passed Dream and Promise Act. Watch live https://t.co/swUXUrhmxG
Record-breaking numbers of new #COVID19 infections remind us that President Trump was wrong in calling for early reopening’s, refusing to wear a mask, and stopping testing. Our nation is desperate for responsible leadership.
RT @SenatorDurbin: Great news today for thousands of #DREAMers across the country—I applaud this historic decision #DREAMAct
Today, I joined Chicago Mayor @LoriLightfoot, @RevJJackson, and West Side faith leaders for the Spirit of the King March to honor George Floyd and shed light on racism and injustice. https://t.co/OJR4KJZQW3
Proud of the efforts of so many hardworking Illinoisans in getting to 1 million statewide #COVID19 tests conducted. Testing is the key to re-opening our state & I'll continue working with @GovPritzker to make sure IL has all the federal resources it needs to conduct these tests. QT @chicagotribune: Illinois surpasses 1 million COVID-19 tests, as the state announces 1,156 new confirmed cases Friday https://t.co/dz2fI9tbl7)
#WeRemember Don Welge, a successful businessman and US Army veteran, whose family remembers as down-to-earth, humble, and an eternal optimist. He passed on April 16 at the age of 84. May he rest in peace. https://t.co/3MO11alROL
Joining @SenDuckworth, @SenAmyKlobuchar, & @SenTinaSmith in calling on DOJ to investigate death of George Floyd & to evaluate unconstitutional patterns & practices of violent policing targeting communities of color in the Minneapolis Police Department. QT @WBBMNewsradio: After more than 35 years with WBBM Newsradio, .@FeliciaConnects retired Friday. To give her a proper send off, WBBM… https://t.co/vo33CUUbAG)