Senator Dick Durbin
@SenatorDurbin
Serving the people of Illinois. Majority Whip and Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee @JudiciaryDems.
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http://durbin.senate.gov 04-02-2011 15:50:42
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Visiting the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs' Veterans' Home in Chicago and witnessing firsthand the care and dedication offered to our veterans is a powerful reminder of the immense debt of gratitude we owe to those who have served our country so selflessly.
I have long supported efforts to fight the climate crisis, including creation of a Climate Corps, modeled after FDR's Civilian Conservation Corps to improve America’s public lands, forests, & parks. Glad to see President Biden announce that Americans can now apply: ClimateCorps.gov
.O'Hare Intl. Airport is an economic engine that drives growth & prosperity in Chicago & beyond.
The $90M Tammy Duckworth & I fought to bring home for the Terminal 3 project we're breaking ground on today underscores our commitment to ensuring it remains at the forefront of global aviation.
NEWS: President Biden announces $7B—$156M for IL—in fed grants for solar power in 900,000 homes in middle- & low-income communities; will help save more than $350M in electricity costs annually.
This is a great #EarthDay announcement & relief for families unable to purchase out-of-pocket.