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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Sep 6, 2026

Your own plan says as much: 'Chronic use of overtime leads to fatigue, controller burnout and ultimately loss of retention.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Sep 5, 2026

We urge you to expeditiously approve the pay increase that was rightfully earned by our Nation’s hardworking air traffic controllers.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Sep 5, 2026

Squeezing more ‘utilization’ out of air traffic controllers who have been understaffed, underpaid and overworked for years will weaken retention and undermine aviation safety.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Sep 5, 2026

Controllers work long, high-stress hours and make split-second decisions that keep millions of passengers safe every day.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Sep 4, 2026

The last thing our National Airspace System needs is a cynical FAA Administrator so hellbent on stretching them thinner that he is willing to withhold their modest 2.8 percent pay raise.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Sep 4, 2026

Eliminating these standards is not cutting red tape; it is cutting the safeguards that help our nation’s most vulnerable children succeed.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Sep 4, 2026

If enacted, this deregulation plan would fundamentally change how Head Start is run and jeopardize its ability to care for our children.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Sep 4, 2026

Donald Trump’s latest attack on Head Start would put yet another lifeline at risk for families who depend on it most.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Sep 4, 2026

I’m proud I was able to successfully deliver this federal funding for such a transformational organization, and I’m even prouder to see this investment in action today.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Sep 4, 2026

Our nation faces a shortage of workers in the skilled trades and an ongoing housing crisis, and this training program is exactly what is needed to solve both those challenges.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Sep 4, 2026

Revolution Workshop is proof that when we create pathways to good-paying construction jobs, we can uplift and build entire communities.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Sep 4, 2026

Squeezing more 'utilization' out of air traffic controllers who have been understaffed, underpaid and overworked for years will weaken retention and undermine aviation safety.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Sep 4, 2026

Holding air traffic controllers' remaining 2.8 percent pay increase hostage to force a workforce that has operated under mandatory overtime for years to work longer hours is petty, disrespectful and counterproductive.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Sep 3, 2026

“Donald Trump has repeatedly used the Presidency to enrich himself and leave taxpayers with the bill—and it has to stop,”

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Sep 3, 2026

This needs to stop. While this is a landmark settlement, Congress still needs to step up and regulate Big Tech.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Sep 3, 2026

This funding will help graduate more highly trained nurses to serve our entire region, making a difference in the lives of thousands of people.

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