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Tammy Duckworth

@TammyDuckworth

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Soldier. Senator. Mother.

Illinois
Joined July 2011
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@TammyDuckworth
Tammy Duckworth
3 years
Don’t believe the gaslighting. This is what the so-called “tourist visit" did to my office:
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If you are not defending our nation in uniform, you do not need an assault weapon. Period.
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3 years
My family has served in uniform every period of conflict in American history. And I still get asked, "But where are you from, really?" All my 23 years of military service. All my years in Congress. Stop asking us to prove how American we are.
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. @realdonaldtrump and @tuckercarlson should know that attacks from insecure men who can’t tell the difference between patriotism and nationalism will never diminish my love for this country. These titanium legs don’t buckle. My op-ed in @nytimes :
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Men of quality don't fear equality. Not on the floor of the U.S. Senate. Not anywhere.
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3 years
DeJoy can't be trusted with our postal service for another 10 seconds, let alone 10 years.
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3 years
F*ck Tucker Carlson. While he was practicing his two-step, America’s female warriors were hunting down Al Qaeda and proving the strength of America’s women. Happy belated International Women’s Day to everyone but Tucker, who even I can dance better than.
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. @realdonaldtrump , this is how one usually looks when you are awarded the Purple Heart. Nothing easy about it.
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3 years
Holy crap. Perhaps a U.S. Senator shouldn't suggest that the *Russian* military is better than the American military that protected him from an insurrection he helped foment?
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Ted Cruz
3 years
Holy crap. Perhaps a woke, emasculated military is not the best idea....
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3 years
Fire DeJoy. That’s it. That’s the tweet.
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I look forward to working as hard as I can to elect Joe Biden & Kamala Harris. Our nation needs a President—and our troops deserve a commander in chief—who is competent, effective and has the empathy needed to lead this great, diverse country through these difficult times.
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3 years
Giving mom flowers for Mother's Day is great, but paid leave, equal pay for equal work and universal child care would be even better.
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2 years
We did it! Thank you, Illinois. I promise to work to make you proud every moment of the next six years.
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My mom is an immigrant and my dad and his family have served this nation in uniform since the Revolution #ILSEN
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2 years
This you?
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Kathy Salvi
2 years
If you went to college and didn’t take out student loans, do you get $10k? NO. If you went to college and paid off your student loans, do you get $10k? NO. If you didn’t go to college, do you get $10k? NO. Fair? NO!
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The last time I heard a weapon of that capacity firing that rapidly on the Fourth of July was when I was in Iraq—not the United States. For Highland Park and all communities terrorized by gun violence, we can and we must do better.
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Give us 52 pro-choice Senators and we will enshrine reproductive rights into law.
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🚨Election Day is 50 days away, and my opponent believes abortion should be banned with no exception—not for rape, incest or the life of a mother. Let's show her we're prepared to defend my seat. Will you retweet and help me reach 100K followers?
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Without IVF, I wouldn’t have my two beautiful daughters, but Republicans are working to rip away the right to grow a family from others. This is the work of Donald Trump’s right-wing judges and an extremist Republican Party. We can’t let them win this November.
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Happy birthday, Mr. President! Here's to another year full of ice cream and progress for working families.
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The USPS Board of Governors has proven that their loyalty isn’t to the American people—but a man who is not above politicizing and abusing our postal service. It’s time President Biden fires every last member of the Board. That’s the only way we can finally fire DeJoy.
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Thank you to US Capitol Police for keeping us safe from the so-called “tourists." #NeverForgetJanuary6
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No Republican signed onto the American Rescue Plan. No Republican is signed onto the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. No Republican is signed onto the For The People Act. No Republican is willing to build an America that works for all Americans.
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From the moment I woke up in Walter Reed after the shootdown, I've spent each and every day working to repay the buddies who saved me and all those who serve in our Armed Forces. On Armed Forces Day and always—I'm so grateful for their service.
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Senator Cruz, what exactly about that video was turning our military into "pansies?" I'll wait.
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3 years
Democrats: Shots, checks, jobs. Republicans: Big Lie, voter suppression, taking credit for proposals they didn't vote for.
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Today, on November 12, I celebrate my “Alive Day”—the anniversary of the day our Blackhawk helicopter was shot down in Iraq, the day I almost died, but didn’t because my buddies refused to leave me behind.
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Bloody Sunday was 56 years ago. The Voting Rights Act was gutted 8 years ago. Donald Trump incited an insurrection just weeks ago. Georgia outlawed passing *water* to voters waiting in line yesterday. The attempt to suppress the Black vote must stop.
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...and we all know it was his female partner who did all the hard work.
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Any Senate Republicans want to come out and just admit they believe our daughters deserve less pay than men for the same work? No? Well, that's what filibustering the Paycheck Fairness Act basically tells us.
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*15 weeks later* Mitch McConnell would rather bury the truth than take responsibility for enabling Trump as he fomented the insurrection.
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Donald Trump is a threat to our national security. He cannot be allowed anywhere near the Oval Office ever again.
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Trump says he would encourage Russia to attack NATO allies: I said I would not protect our NATO allies. In fact, I would encourage Russia to do whatever the hell they want
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Tomorrow, I’ll join a candidate forum with my opponent Kathy Salvi. I’m ready to keep up our progress for working families and move our state forward—unlike Republicans. Before tomorrow night, will you help me reach 90K followers to show Kathy the strength of this campaign?
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Perhaps he should be thanking these badass women? (📸: Bloomberg @business )
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U.S. Capitol Police officers put their own safety on the line to protect all of us on January 6th. To the 35 Senate Republicans who torpedoed the bipartisan commission—how can you walk into work and look these officers in the face? You should be ashamed.
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Folks, I am officially launching my re-election campaign for United States Senate in Illinois. We've made so much progress, but my work for Illinois families and Veterans isn't finished. But it won't be easy. If you can, chip in and let's go win this.
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The For The People Act would make Election Day a federal holiday. The For The People Act would make Election Day a federal holiday. The For The People Act would make Election Day a federal holiday. If you want to make our democracy stronger, this shouldn't be controversial.
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It's simple. I'm running for re-election to keep up our work making lives better. Meanwhile, Republicans are spending their time touting the Big Lie, supporting voter suppression and taking credit for the American Rescue Plan—even though they didn't vote for it.
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I am proud to endorse @JoeBiden for President. (1/5)
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2 years
Vote out every election-denier and insurrectionist-sympathizer to protect our democracy.
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Happy Valentine's Day from the Tammys 💞
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Tucker never learns. This wasn't the first and probably won't be the last time he goes after women who sacrifice in uniform so he doesn't have to. But no matter how many times he insults our Armed Forces, I won't be silent.
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In my 23 years in the military, I carried an M16 and M4. I know the damage these weapons can do to an adult's body—let alone an innocent child's body. Assault weapons and high-capacity magazines don't belong anywhere near our schools, parades or streets.
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It’s a beautiful day to watch President Biden sign the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law ☀️ Hate has no place here.
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Help me remind hacks like Tucker how capable our female warriors are.
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I trust women to make their own decisions about their own bodies. It’s a shame my opponent can’t say the same.
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United against hate.
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Whether serving in combat, commanding my own unit or having my two beautiful girls through IVF—I owe so much of my life to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Remembering her and all we must do to protect her legacy today.
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The best way Congress could celebrate #pride is by passing the Equality Act. RT if you agree.
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Question after question, Senator by Senator—Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is proving to be incredibly impressive, experienced and worthy of her nomination to our nation’s highest court.
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Thank you for making me the next senator from Illinois. This victory would not have been possible without your support.
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The #GOPplatform opposes allowing women in combat. I have a question for the committee: where do you think I lost my legs - in a bar fight?
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More than three weeks have gone by and my opponent Kathy Salvi has remained radio silent on Lindsey Graham’s nationwide abortion ban. Could it be because she knows her view on it is out of touch with Illinoisans? 🤔
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This isn’t a red or blue issue—it’s a lifeline for all Americans. Yet, not a single Republican voted for it.
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Biden's child tax credit pays big in Republican states, popular with voters
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Retweet if the best gift you could receive for Christmas is cancelled student debt 🎁
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Senator Cruz is pushing white supremacist propaganda to insult the military that is protecting him from an insurrection he refuses to look into with a bipartisan commission. Shameful.
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You know this was a meeting with disability advocates, right? Common courtesy might not be something the RNC understands, but most Americans think we should have more of it. Go on ridiculing people for being nice though.
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"I am Kamala Harris, my pronouns are she and her, and I am a woman sitting at the table wearing a blue suit."
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I've never been more confident than I am today that Joe Biden is that leader. I'm all in for the Biden-Harris ticket and hope you will join me in helping ensure that he and Kamala are able to defeat Donald Trump and restore the soul of America this November.
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My family fought for our nation's independence alongside George Washington & I'm a proud member of @TodaysDAR . @realdonaldtrump : focus on ending #COVID19 & standing up to Putin instead of wasting time trying to distract people from your failures.
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The Trump campaign has now sent out a statement on Duckworth too:
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When Members of Congress debate women in combat, I look down at the stumps of my legs & wonder, where do they think I was - in a bar fight?
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McConnell insists Dems are trying to “rewrite the rules of American elections.” But.. it’s his party that’s pushed nearly 400 bills to “rewrite the rules” at the expense of people of color? Our goal is to make it easier for ALL to vote. We can start with the #ForThePeople Act.
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Shame on every single Republican who believes regulating AR-15s is far too radical—but are openly campaigning on regulating our uteruses.
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BREAKING: The Senate passed the PACT Act to expand healthcare for our Veterans who suffer from Agent Orange, burn pits and other toxic exposure—the largest expansion of VA benefits in decades. Proud we defeated shameful attempts by Republicans to gut this bill. Next up, POTUS!
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If it wasn’t for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, I may have never been able to serve in combat, command a unit or even had my two beautiful girls through IVF. Let’s honor her 88th birthday by protecting her legacy.
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Here’s a fun #TBT : One year ago this month, I was proud to co-headline the LGBTQ @VictoryFund gala with @PeteButtigieg — and Maile got to come along too! I’m so proud of everything he’s accomplished since then with his history-making campaign and lucky to call him a friend.
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Afghan interpreters put their own safety, and the safety of their families, on the line in order to help American troops. America owes it to them to keep our promises and #TakeThemToo .
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Need a last minute, super scary Halloween costume? Don't worry, Republicans got you covered.
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When I woke up in Walter Reed, I made a vow to do everything I could to repay my buddies who saved my life and all those who sacrifice so much for our nation. I’m running for re-election because I’m not finished yet. I'm running to help ensure no one gets left behind.
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Thinking about how countless young girls will watch two women stand behind the President during a joint address tonight and think, “Anything is possible.” And they’ll be right.
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Insurrectionists, white supremacists, domestic terrorists—but no, not tourists.
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Trump's comments on sexual assault in the military are disgraceful. He is unfit to lead the men & women who honorably serve our nation.
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Finally—a president who isn’t afraid to call out Putin. No more Coward in Chief. #JointAddress
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We need 52 pro-choice Senators to unequivocally, decisively enshrine reproductive rights into law. These are the seats we need to make it happen.👇
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There is nothing political about getting vaccinated. There is nothing political about wearing a mask. There is nothing political about saving lives.
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As a combat Vet, I know that assault rifles are designed to rip through human beings - they do not belong on our streets #NoBillNoBreak
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No woman should be haunted by the voice of Lindsey Graham when discussing her own personal medical options with her doctor. Full stop.
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Remember the pain and anger you feel now. Check on your state’s primaries. Make a plan to vote in November. We need more votes in the Senate who are willing to deliver more than thoughts and prayers.
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Every single Senate Republican just tried to stop us from sending COVID relief to small businesses, farmers, local governments, schools, Americans at risk of losing their homes... If that doesn't tell you how out of touch they are, I don't know what will.
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I think it's pretty ironic Republicans are perfectly fine with servicewomen making the choice to use our bodies when we sign up to fight wars, but we can't make decisions about our own uteruses. It's hypocritical.
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For most of the industrialized world, paid leave is *guaranteed.* Because as rewarding and wonderful as parenthood is, taking care of a newborn is *work.* It's time America gets on board.
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The American people have been through enough — it’s time we pass the relief we need to get us on the other side of this pandemic. And I’m not leaving until we get it done.
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. @FLOTUS : "I want to urge you to vote for Tammy Duckworth to fill my husband's old seat in the U.S. Senate." #ILSEN
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Fact check: After losing the House, the Senate and the White House, Republicans have proposed at least 253 voter suppression bills in 43 states. Next.
@therecount
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) claims the For The People Act, Democrats' landmark voting rights bill, is unnecessary: "States are not engaging in trying to suppress voters whatsoever."
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In every corner of our state, I’ve talked to women and they agree—politicians should stay out of women’s personal medical decisions.
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Today, I had the honor of meeting with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to discuss her historic nomination to the Supreme Court. She is a master of her craft, and will bring a unique, overdue perspective to our nation's highest court. She deserves this nomination—and I will vote yes.
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5 months ago. Still not a “tourist visit.”
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Several people got on to a scaffolding outside Senate, took it to second floor, which looked like the area where McConnell’s office is located, and started banging on windows
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Republicans blocked *debate* on the For The People Act even though the majority of Americans support it. Let me repeat: power belongs to the people. Democrats won’t back down and let Republicans take an ax to our democracy to perpetuate the Big Lie.
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Any attempt to drag our nation backwards to a time before Roe v. Wade must be stopped. Keep speaking up.
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Imagine finding out you had a miscarriage. Then, going back to work that afternoon. It happened to me, but it shouldn't happen to anyone else. We need to pass @AyannaPressley and my Support Through Loss Act to end this inhumane treatment.
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Please — listen to the experts. 97% of those *hospitalized* from COVID-19 are unvaccinated. Over 99% of those *dying* from COVID-19 are unvaccinated. This is not political. It is not a hoax. I got my vaccine right away and you should too.
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Today is the day, folks!! To help pay for diapers, school supplies and so much more, nearly all working families will begin receiving automatic monthly payments of up to $300 per kid with the expanded #ChildTaxCredit . Thanks to @TheDemocrats , help is here.
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Happy birthday, @HillaryClinton ! 🎉
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Michael Flynn is a traitor. Let me be clear: if Flynn were still active duty military, he could be court martialed for this.
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Unlike my opponent and Republicans, I can say outright that there's absolutely no room for "local political leaders" or ANY government in a woman's doctor's office.
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Lindsey Graham doesn’t get to decide what’s best for women, their careers and their families. Women decide their own futures.
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All dressd up as historic figures.I just coverd myself in Stars&Stripes.Next year I’m going as Mt.Rushmore! #Murica http://t.co/81LENocKij
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Historic. Proud to cast my vote for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, which: ✅Fully authorizes my Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act to help secure clean water for all, ✅Includes my ASAP Act to help bring our transit systems up to ADA standards.
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NEWS: The Senate has voted 69-30 to PASS the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, notching a key agenda win for President Biden, and sending the bill to the House. 19 Republicans joined all 50 Democrats to pass the bill.
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My heart is broken. As a mom, I can’t imagine what Adam Toledo’s family is going through. As a Senator, I’ll do everything in my power to ensure there is a full and independent investigation into this needless killing.
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