Duckworth, Durbin Meet with Champaign County First
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday met with representatives from Champaign County First to discuss the region’s priorities and advocating for federal policies that improve the lives of those in Central Illinois. During the meeting, Durbin and Duckworth spoke about the Trump Administration’s decision to freeze federal funding, threatening the completion of major infrastructure projects planned in Illinois.
“Whether imposing sweeping tariffs then pausing them with no warning, starting trade wars or freezing federal funding, Trump’s chaotic and uncertain decision making is harming Illinois’s workforce and local economies,” Duckworth said. “The consequences of Trump’s actions continue to jeopardize key Illinois manufacturers and small businesses, which employ many hardworking, middle-class workers across our state’s communities. I’m proud to work alongside Senator Durbin and our Champaign County leaders as we continue to push back against Trump while helping local economies grow and thrive.”
“The decisions made at the federal level directly impact Illinoisans. As the Trump Administration cuts off critical transportation funding, major infrastructure projects – and the jobs they create – are in danger,” said Durbin. “As I said to members of Champaign County First who came to visit Senator Duckworth and me in Washington, I will continue to push back against the Trump Administration and fight for the federal funding Illinois needs.”
Photos of the meeting are available here.
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