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Tammy Duckworth

@SenDuckworth

Mom. Combat Veteran. Blackhawk pilot. U.S. Senator. Illinoisan.

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Joined January 2013
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The FAA is using AI to maximize efficiencies for flights with its SMART system but can’t figure out a way to streamline raises for the air traffic controllers that keep our skies safe? 🤔 Prioritize people. Release the raises.
Oriana Pawlyk (@Oriana0214) profile pictureOriana Pawlyk
@Oriana0214Nov 6
Exclusive: Air traffic controllers may have to wait months to get approved 2.8% pay raise subscriber.politicopro.com/a… via @POLITICOPro
POLITICO Pro: Exclusive: Air traffic controllers may have to wait months to get approved pay raise

POLITICO Pro: Exclusive: Air traffic controllers may have to wait months to get approved pay raise

At the same time, retired and transferred workers won’t get back pay, the union representing them said.

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No servicemember should fight a war overseas only to come home and fight another battle for the care they’ve earned. Congress must act now, not later.
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251 years of courage, sacrifice and unwavering service to our nation.   Happy birthday, @USMC! Semper Fi 🇺🇸
U.S. Marines (@USMC) profile pictureU.S. Marines
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251 Years at the Tip of the Spear For 251 years, Marines have met every fight with resolve, precision, and an ethos that never wavers. The first to fight and the last to yield. America sleeps well because Marines stand the watch. Happy Birthday, Marines. Semper Fidelis. (Narrated by @netflix @mosquitobowl Director Peter Berg) 🎥(U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Patrick Katz)
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For years, too many Veterans went without the care they needed after being exposed to Agent Orange, burn pits and other toxic hazards in Iraq, Afghanistan and Vietnam. We can't let our troops serving in the Iran War suffer similar consequences due to gaps in current law.
ABC News // Sen. Duckworth wants VA to identify toxic threats before veterans get sick // Her bill would expand access to healthcare and disability benefits.

ALT ABC News // Sen. Duckworth wants VA to identify toxic threats before veterans get sick // Her bill would expand access to healthcare and disability benefits.

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Despite our troops serving in the Iran War being exposed to similar toxic hazards, they're not guaranteed the same coverage under the PACT Act. Today, ahead of Veterans Day, I'm introducing legislation to fix that.
An oil refinery in Iran billows black smoke up into the sky after being struck by missiles.

ALT An oil refinery in Iran billows black smoke up into the sky after being struck by missiles.

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Congress must learn the lessons from previous conflicts and proactively ensure Iran Veterans—and all future Veterans—don’t suffer from those same mistakes. We need to care for our heroes now. Not later. Let’s pass the New PACT for Iran Veterans Act.
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Hegseth is ignoring recommendations from warfighters and ending military careers over celebrating International Women's Day. That's not "bringing back meritocracy." That's just stupid. His obsession with culture wars is causing lasting damage to our military. He needs to go.
MS NOW // ‘Gotta be kidding me’: Pentagon official reveals Hegseth’s criteria for senior promotions // A senior official exclusively told MS NOW how decorated military officers with decades of experience were withheld from promotion after Pentagon staff printed out internet searches showing they had attended official events like promoting Covid-19 vaccinations or marking International Women’s Day.

ALT MS NOW // ‘Gotta be kidding me’: Pentagon official reveals Hegseth’s criteria for senior promotions // A senior official exclusively told MS NOW how decorated military officers with decades of experience were withheld from promotion after Pentagon staff printed out internet searches showing they had attended official events like promoting Covid-19 vaccinations or marking International Women’s Day.

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This is the same guy who's illegally blocking billions in energy funding for blue states like mine. This once again proves Trump is a bad faith negotiator, and we'd be fools to hand him more power. Americans want Democrats to fight for them. We must fight for a better deal.
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) profile pictureAaron Rupar
@atruparNov 9
Q: Will you approve wind turbines? TRUMP: No I will not Q: Well that's part of this permitting bill TRUMP: It hasn't been fully negotiated. Wind turbines are a major loser.
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Americans are loud and clear: Not one more cent toward the illegal Iran war. When I put forth an amendment to the defense bill that would halt funding from this war, Republicans blocked it. Once the Senate returns, it’s time for them to reconsider.
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@votevetsNov 6
Vietnam veteran Michael Lemmon is at the center of the fight to stop Trump’s arch at Arlington National Cemetery. Watch him explain why this matters so much to him.
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We’re never letting Trump’s Arch see the light of day. No more taxpayer dollars toward building vanity projects. We’re rebuilding America.
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@APNov 6
BREAKING: A federal judge blocks U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from breaking ground on a towering memorial arch for 14 days, a major setback for one of the president's most prominent projects to remake Washington, D.C., in his vision. apnews.com/article/trump-was…
Federal judge orders 14-day delay on any work beginning on Trump's monumental arch

Federal judge orders 14-day delay on any work beginning on Trump's monumental arch

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from breaking ground on a towering memorial arch for 14 days. The temporary restraining order by U.S.

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Let's do it. Let's dare him to veto: 
— Ending the Iran war — Canceling $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts — Restoring ACA Tax Credits — Raising the federal minimum wage — Terminating tariffs and issuing refunds to consumers — Forcing data centers to pay for their own energy and water — Banning presidential and congressional stock trading
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Americans showed up and delivered Democratic majorities in Congress. Now, Democrats need to show up and deliver too. Cancel Trump's Medicaid cuts. Lower costs for families. End the war. And then we keep going.
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To young women and girls everywhere: we share this victory with you.
Screenshot of Chicago Sun Times Article with a photo of Senator Tammy Duckworth and Senator-Elect Juliana Stratton reads: ELECTIONS Juliana Stratton's win marks historic first for women of color in national politics With Juliana Stratton's election win Tuesday night, she'll join Sen. Tammy Duckworth in Washington, D.C., next year. Together, they mark a historic milestone for Illinois as the first state with two women of color serving simultaneously in the U.S. Senate. By Violet Miller • 2m read

ALT Screenshot of Chicago Sun Times Article with a photo of Senator Tammy Duckworth and Senator-Elect Juliana Stratton reads: ELECTIONS Juliana Stratton's win marks historic first for women of color in national politics With Juliana Stratton's election win Tuesday night, she'll join Sen. Tammy Duckworth in Washington, D.C., next year. Together, they mark a historic milestone for Illinois as the first state with two women of color serving simultaneously in the U.S. Senate. By Violet Miller • 2m read

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Governor JB Pritzker (@GovPritzker) profile picture
Governor JB Pritzker
@GovPritzkerNov 5
Proud to fight for Illinoisans today with Senator Duckworth and Senator-Elect Stratton.
Lt. Governor Stratton, Governor Pritzker, and Senator Duckworth pose for a photo.

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Illinois is leading the way.
Governor JB Pritzker (@GovPritzker) profile pictureGovernor JB Pritzker
@GovPritzkerNov 4
Governor Pritzker hosts a "Fighting for Illinois" press conference with community leaders about the need for the next Congress to deliver urgent relief to Illinoisans teapawt.org/i/broadcasts/2jPBpkyOl…
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Governor Pritzker hosts a "Fighting for Illinois" press conference with community leaders about the need for the next Congress to deliver urgent relief to Illinoisans

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On day one.   We fight for families. We fight for accountability. We fight for Illinois.
Senator Tammy Duckworth speaks at a Press conference with Governor JB Pritzker and Senator-elect Juliana Stratton.

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Americans made themselves loud and clear: they’ve had enough of Donald Trump’s crushing incompetence, corruption and sky-high costs. Illinois is ready to fight back and deliver.
Governor JB Pritzker (@GovPritzker) profile pictureGovernor JB Pritzker
@GovPritzkerNov 4
Governor Pritzker hosts a "Fighting for Illinois" press conference with community leaders about the need for the next Congress to deliver urgent relief to Illinoisans teapawt.org/i/broadcasts/2jPBpkyOl…
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