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@SenDuckworth

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Joined January 2013

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  1. Oct 10

    Maternity benefits like doctors’ visits, breastfeeding/bottle feeding training &a minimum hospital stay during delivery should be guaranteed across the nation. Today I’m fighting for these rights by voting NO on the expansion of alongside &

    32 replies 481 retweets 1,269 likes
  2. Oct 6

    I voted no on Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination today. I’m deeply worried for the millions of Americans whose lives will be affected by his decisions on the highest court in the land.

    197 replies 648 retweets 3,297 likes
  3. Oct 5

    Maile and I had a great time with and everyone who joined this week at our final constituent coffee of the year. It's always great to meet with and answer questions from Illinoisans in DC.

    39 replies 106 retweets 1,016 likes
  4. Oct 4

    I was glad to meet with the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, R.D. James, yesterday to discuss investments in our locks and dams to strengthen our global competitiveness.

    7 replies 24 retweets 136 likes
  5. Oct 4

    Brett Kavanaugh's steady stream of lies and angry partisan tirades should be disqualifying. I delivered a speech from the Senate floor today laying out why he doesn't deserve to serve on SCOTUS and why we should all believe Dr. Ford. Watch it here →

    827 replies 6,557 retweets 19,196 likes
  6. Oct 3

    Enjoyed participating in tonight's discussion about how we can better serve our nation's Veterans, reduce Veteran homelessness and make sure Veterans have access to legal services when they need them. Thanks for having me!

    13 replies 74 retweets 300 likes
  7. Oct 1

    Was thrilled to join & others today to break ground at the CREATE Program’s 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project. I’m hopeful that this project will help make our rail system safer & less congested while creating jobs throughout Chicagoland

    7 replies 24 retweets 105 likes
  8. Oct 1

    I oppose the Trump Admin’s efforts to repeal the Clean Power Plan – a decision that would endanger our booming clean energy economy and lead to as many as 1,400 premature deaths and 15,000 new cases of upper respiratory problems across our country.

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  9. Sep 30

    We've all become desensitized to the abnormal and utterly bizarre behavior coming out of the Oval Office. Yet, I'm still stunned by a video of the Commander in Chief of our Armed Forces declaring he "fell in love" with the murderous dictator Kim Jong Un

    1,207 replies 7,299 retweets 20,918 likes
  10. Sep 27

    Maile & I just said thank you to the women, supporters&survivors who came to DC today to show support for , who has been so brave by coming forward to share her story. I told them "this is your house. People around the world are watching&you are making a difference!"

    53 replies 282 retweets 1,309 likes
  11. Sep 14

    One year ago today, I was proud to join in introducing the Child Care for Working Families Act – legislation that would help keep working parents in the workforce by increasing access to quality, affordable child care.

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  12. Sep 9

    L'Shana Tovah and happy new year to all celebrating Rosh Hashanah!

    11 replies 90 retweets 618 likes
  13. Sep 8

    Proud to have my staff join at her annual back to school parade and jamboree today. It’s important to support and encourage our youth as they start the new school year

    7 replies 53 retweets 295 likes
  14. Sep 7

    I enjoyed speaking with students from Lake Forest and Lake Bluff yesterday. They were full of questions about the Capitol and the most pressing issues facing our nation.

    7 replies 51 retweets 273 likes
  15. Sep 7

    So glad to meet with the yesterday and have a great discussion on how to support Illinois farmers by protecting the RFS and crop insurance.

    6 replies 31 retweets 124 likes
  16. Sep 6

    Today I joined my colleagues to discuss if Judge Kavanaugh is confirmed. Roe v Wade could be overturned, which could prevent women like me from having children through IVF. The ACA could be struck down, which would hurt those of us w/ pre-existing conditions.

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  17. Sep 6

    I’m about to join & & women from across the country to discuss for women’s health with the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. You can watch online here:

    27 replies 208 retweets 769 likes
  18. Aug 30

    When black mothers try to receive care, their symptoms and pains are ignored by our health care system too often. That’s one reason why black women in the U.S. are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.

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  19. Aug 28

    I joined to talk about one of my personal heroes, , and how he always put his country first and ahead of his own personal interests. Watch here:

    Senator Duckworth on John McCain's Legacy
    Duckworth speaks with MSNBC's Chris Hayes about the legacy of the late Senator John McCain
    24 replies 191 retweets 820 likes
  20. Aug 27

    I'll be joining around 8:40 pm ET/7:40 pm CT to discuss the legacy of Senator John McCain, a true American hero.

    52 replies 211 retweets 1,744 likes

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