Great catching up with Tom Harkin at the SHRM dinner tonight!

The Biden Administration is delivering on drug prices with today’s announcement on Medicare being an historic win for retirees. For the first time in American history, Medicare will fight for the lowest cost of key drugs.

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The USDA’s $800 million investment in rural cooperatives and utilities is important for many American communities that have been left behind. With this funding, President Joe Biden is ensuring we have the critical infrastructure needed for the future.

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Yesterday, the people of Ukraine celebrated their nation’s 32nd Independence Day.

Americans support the Ukrainian people in their fight for liberty. Our nations have a shared grit, self-determination, and bravery that will ultimately persevere.

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Democrats are proud to defend Social Security and the dignity it provides for Americans to retire. Yesterday’s 88th anniversary of the program marked an important moment to re-affirm the role government can play in transforming lives.

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Over 78% of farms sold their direct-to-market produce exclusively within 100 miles of origin. That means when you buy from the farmers market, you are purchasing from a neighbor, keeping money in the community! #USAg #FarmersMarket

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President Joe Biden should be commended for his historic work to ensure rural and all Americans have high-speed Internet access.

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President Joe Biden continues to go to bat for American workers. With the National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy, the President is bringing together crucial stakeholders to close the gap in tech skills and education.
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Congratulations to the US Women’s National Team for a tied game with the Netherlands in the Women’s World Cup and pushing toward a historic third consecutive championship title!America is proudly cheering on these great athletes! #USA

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Summer is #fair season! At 12, I worked at a taco & lemonade stand at the Illinois State Fair—it’s been business ever since. Be sure to vote 🗳️in the Miniature Butter Cow Contest—doesn’t matter where you are— #polls close tomorrow @ 3. An election we all love.

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President Biden is taking decisive action to protect American jobs & American workers with the recently announced AI regulations. By creating safeguards on this new technology, the President’s steps help ensure thoughtful, intentional growth of the industry…

I had the privilege of working with Maya Bodnick when I was a fellow this spring at Harvard University. Her work is critical to understanding AI & the disruption it poses in higher education and nearly all facets of our society.

This past week, ethanol production in the US surged to the highest levels in recent history.

We see the future of energy and the climate requiring resilient solutions that products like ethanol—a growing staple of the nation’s agricultural industry—can supply.
#USAg #Ethanol

Be sure to read my op-ed on the importance of the Next Generation Fuels Act that ran this morning in RealClearEnergy. This piece of legislation would help the rural economy, American consumers, and the environment alike.

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This weekend, Southern Illinois University retired my late brother's uniform number.

Dan Callahan was an inspiration and part of my motivation to first run for Congress. Thank you to SIU for a wonderful way to remember a great man.

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Tune in!

This is not normal. Do NOT accept this. Dangerous and Deranged. We MUST ALL speak out against this.

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Congratulations to my former chief of staff, Allison Jaslow 🇺🇸, on her wonderful appearance on CBS News this morning.

Watch here ⤵️
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'A generation from now, citizens will be looking back to understand what happened to our public schools and libraries in post-pandemic America.'

Check out my joint op-ed about why your vote matters now more than ever for our schools and libraries.

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In 2013, I first took office in a record year for women elected to Congress. There would be 99 women serving in the House and Senate.

This year, 153 women are serving.

This #InternationalWomensDay , we've got a lot of work to do, but I'm grateful for the progress we've made.