Tammy Duckworth
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Tammy Duckworth is a United States Senator from Illinois, serving since January 20, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously represented Illinois's 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2017. Duckworth is a veteran of the Iraq War, where she became the first female double amputee from the conflict, an experience that has shaped her advocacy for veterans and military families. She has been a strong proponent of healthcare reform, women's rights, and disability rights throughout her political career.
Americans are ready, willing, and eager to rebuild our Nation's infrastructure.
People are deeply concerned. They're ready for us to place a big bet on America.
I rise to yield the remainder of my postcloture time to Senator Schumer. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Sullivan). The Senator has that right. The Senator from Ohio.
Simply put, Illinoisans want Congress to place a big bet on America, and they want their tax dollars invested in American workers.
We should be wise in making sure our investments prepare us to succeed in the 21st century.
That's why I was so gratified to see Inspector General Roth respond swiftly to my request for a comprehensive investigation into the Federal Government's chaotic implementation of President Trump's immigration Executive Order, more…
The administration is reportedly seeking to find cost savings by slashing program offices that politically or philosophically do not fit in their worldview or short-term political agenda.
There is no good answer, and I think that is why this Congress needs to act swiftly and decisively to provide States and local governments with direct funding support.
Americans are ready, willing, and eager to start rebuilding our Nation at all levels, all infrastructure.
I yield the remainder of my debate time to Senator Schumer. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator has that right. The Senator from California.
I do not believe that the President nominated the best candidate to serve as Secretary of Education. I don't believe he even nominated a qualified candidate. Mrs. DeVos has never taught, never worked in a school system, and has no…
I would look forward to working with you to improve the small business prime contracting and subcontracting goals for each agency.
He seemed to be recommitting himself to a significant, much-needed investment in our infrastructure across this country.
We should exercise our rights to enforce those rules and penalize the rule breakers.
But the intent of Congress is to keep the point of obligation with the producers.
As EPA Administrator will you commit to appointing a permanent regional administrator to the Midwest region based out of Chicago?
Are you the Attorney General who only 3 years ago sided with big oil to slam the RFS?
Let me just tell you, I played second base as well. This is a hanging curve ball. You can knock this out of the park with a yes.
Do you believe that Congress intended for the RFS to increase the amount of renewable fuel blended in our Nation's liquid transportation fuel supply, yes or no?
I would rather burn American-made American-grown corn and soybean in my gas tank then I would oil from the Middle East.





