I sat down with the @FoodDepository & constituents who would be harmed by the Trump Admin’s plan to take food off the table for Americans. @USDA's proposed rule could cut SNAP benefits for hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans. I will fight this cruel plan. #SNAPworks
I disagreed with President George W. Bush on many issues, but I was proud to work with his Administration on bipartisan immigration reform. This is a good reminder that most Americans – Republicans and Democrats – agree that immigration makes our country stronger.
Today I toured @RIPEproject at @illinois_alma. As a member of @SenateAgDems, it was great to meet with researchers to learn more about their innovative work to improve global food security & equip farmers worldwide with higher-yielding crops to increase income & opportunities.
Gwendolyn Brooks was the first African American to win the Pulitzer, winning for poetry in 1950. She had a remarkable career as a poet, author, and teacher, drawing inspiration from her life growing up in Chicago. #WomensHistoryMonth
I’ve supported safeguards for those bankrupted by medical issues that are usually outside of someone’s control and come as a surprise. Nobody should ever have to choose between their physical health and their financial health.