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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Oct 26

    Pre-existing conditions, disability rights, reproductive freedom—there’s no limit to if the ACA is overturned. Take it from me and : Amy Coney Barrett should not be elevated to our highest court.

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  2. 32 minutes ago

    Working mothers—especially low-income and women of color—will endure long-term repercussions from this crisis if we don't pass childcare, paid family leave and COVID relief. Our nation needs to start treating working moms like the superheroes they are.

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  3. 2 hours ago

    Donald Trump’s erratic behavior puts our national security at risk.

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  4. 4 hours ago

    Now more than ever, Congress needs to pass a comprehensive COVID relief bill that provides robust funding for our nation’s public schools and higher education institutions, so these selfless educators are not left behind.

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  5. 4 hours ago

    He changed my life. And small acts of kindness like that are happening every single day during this pandemic. By tutors, teachers and school staff teaching kids at home. By those risking their health on the front lines without a COVID-19 vaccine teaching kids in person.

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  6. 4 hours ago

    “Aw kids, I’m so sorry I kept you working here so late. Here’s $10, go to Taco Bell, it’s 2 for 99 cents—get something to eat before you go home.” As teenagers, we didn't see it then. But I do now. With his teacher's salary, he was feeding the poorest of us & helping us get by.

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  7. 4 hours ago

    When I was in high school, my family relied on food stamps. But sometimes, those food stamps wouldn't last through the week. Luckily for me, sometimes my English teacher would keep a bunch of us after school—and after a while he’d reach into his own pockets and say:

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  8. 4 hours ago

    I wouldn't be where I am today without my teachers. This and throughout COVID-19, I see that same selfless kindness in our educators, social workers, support staff and parents who are working overtime to help students navigate online learning.

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  9. 18 hours ago

    Let's be clear—we all want our troops to be brought home safely. But we cannot sacrifice our long-term national security interests or regional stability for a reckless, chaotic drawdown aimed more at meeting Donald Trump’s desired timeline than keeping Americans safe.

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  10. 18 hours ago

    Any decision to withdraw our troops from Afghanistan must be carefully planned and safely executed—but Trump and his newly-installed, unconfirmed lackeys at the Pentagon are undercutting our allies, potentially dooming the peace process and putting our troops at greater risk.

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  11. 19 hours ago

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  12. 19 hours ago

    It's time our Armed Services respect Black servicemembers and all Black Americans by renaming the bases named after those who took up arms against the United States to keep their ancestors in chains. Any efforts by Republicans to stop this are disgraceful.

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  13. Retweeted
    21 hours ago

    On Friday 11/20, Illinois will enter Tier 3 COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigations. Learn more here:

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  14. 23 hours ago

    Historically, our enemies have tested us within the first year of a new administration. And by forcing the Pentagon into his latest culture war, Donald Trump is only endangering our national security that much more. Tune into my announcement at 2:45 PM ET.

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  15. 23 hours ago

    When my Republican colleagues refuse to wear a mask in the Capitol, they’re putting all of us and our loved ones at risk. Please, just wear a mask.

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  16. Nov 16

    COVID-19 is real. It doesn't care about red states or blue states, and spreading disinformation does nothing to stop the spread. Please wear a mask.

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    A South Dakota ER nurse says her Covid-19 patients often “don’t want to believe that Covid is real.” “Their last dying words are, ‘This can’t be happening. It’s not real.’ And when they should be... Facetiming their families, they’re filled with anger and hatred.”
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  17. Nov 16

    Wishing my dear friend and colleague, Rep. Bustos, a full and swift recovery. As this pandemic worsens, it's more important than ever that we continue to follow the science and work together to bring an end to this pandemic. Thank you for this thread, . Get well soon.

    I have tested positive for the COVID virus. I am experiencing mild symptoms, but still feel well. I have been in contact with my medical provider and, per CDC guidance, am self-isolating.
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  18. Retweeted
    Nov 16

    The election is over. Donald Trump lost. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be the next President and Vice President of the United States. Donald Trump continuing to deny reality will only hurt America’s ability to effectively distribute a vaccine.

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  19. Nov 16

    Illinoisans—we must reduce the spread of this virus.   For our economy. For our healthcare workers. For our teachers. For our children.   Please, stay home as much as possible and stay safe.

    20 replies 95 retweets 547 likes
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  20. Nov 16

    It is a human right to breath safe and clean air, regardless of where someone lives.   Sauget residents need answers about their contaminated soil and dirty air due to weakened pollution controls from the nearby Veolia Waste incineration facilities.

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  21. Nov 14

    Diabetes is a pre-existing condition—one of the many that is at risk right now because the GOP has packed the court with judges they hope will overturn the ACA. This National Diabetes Month, let us recommit to protecting the ACA and expanding healthcare for all.

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