Tammy Duckworth actually said...

"At a time when federal budgets are tight, it is really appropriate to consider all potential savings to the government, but I would argue that perhaps the best place to start is not legitimate local f..."

"Illinois ranks 49th in federal return of all tax dollars. We only receive 56 cents back to Illinois for each dollar our taxpayers send to Washington."

"I share your concern with Tiversa's very predatory practices, and I think we should look more into it."

"this is not an unusual amount of time for an investigation like this."