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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

As you know, rising jet fuel prices are dramatically increasing travel costs for American consumers and input costs for your member airlines.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

Raising the retirement age – or otherwise cutting benefits – only worsens the looming retirement income crisis, and, as we outlined in our initial letter to you, doing so hurts older Americans, cutting monthly benefits and forcing millions…

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

These comments cast fresh doubt on your ‘sacred pledge’ to ‘always protect Social Security’ – and your failure to respond to our previous requests for assurances – we urge you to clarify the administration’s stance on raising the…

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

a belief that our military and law enforcement owe allegiance not to any president or political party, but to the people and our constitution … a belief in the peaceful transfer of power

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

it was nevertheless important that we all play a part in assuring that our elected officials are accountable.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

There’s no doubt that we are going through a period right now of disruption, polarization.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

I am very happy to see a ceasefire. And I’m hopeful that it holds.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

We’ve now fought a war, spent billions and billions of dollars, you know, put enormous strain on our military. A lot of people have died. And it feels like we’re back where we were before we started the war, except maybe a little bit worse…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

ICE custody should provide safer, less restrictive, and more normalized conditions, including adequate medical and mental health care, safe and sanitary houses, limits on force and segregation, outdoor recreation, and restrictions no…

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

No traveler should face barriers while traveling because of their disability,” said Senator Duckworth. “I hear so many frustrating stories from those who have experienced their wheelchair getting damaged, assistance being delayed and their…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

It’s time to put cameras in the Supreme Court so more Americans can finally see arguments and decisions in cases that will affect them for generations to come. Our bipartisan bill shines a light into the judicial branch of government, and…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

Coal ash poses a serious threat to human health and the environment, which Congress has required EPA to protect under RCRA before contamination occurs.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

We write in strong opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed revisions to existing federal regulations that protect our communities from toxic coal combustion residuals (CCR), or coal ash, in landfills and…

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

Republicans showed their true priorities. It’s Donald Trump first, America last—every damn time.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

In Republicans’ extreme reconciliation bill, the American people would get nothing while ICE and Border Patrol get another $70 billion blank check—on top of the $100 billion included in Trump’s Big, Ugly Bill—without any reforms…

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

Americans are getting pummeled by sky-high costs thanks to Donald Trump—and Republicans couldn’t care less. Instead of fighting to lower energy and grocery bills for their constituents, Senate Republicans spent all day and night fighting…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

The facts, history, and law affirm that the hostilities that began on February 28 are active and ongoing, in violation of international law and the War Powers Resolution of 1973.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

At a time when government services are increasingly delivered online, weakening this rule would risk excluding millions of Americans with disabilities from full participation in civic life.

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