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Rep. Nikki Budzinski, representing Illinois' 13th district in the U.S. Congress, shared several tweets addressing different pressing issues. Her messages discussed incoming severe weather, questioned actions by Republican leadership, and criticized policies related to the USDA under President Trump.

On April 2nd, Rep. Budzinski alerted Southern Illinois residents to the imminent threat of severe thunderstorms, emphasizing the potential for flooding and tornadoes. She urged people to “stay weather aware, follow storm warnings and plan how you will get to a safe location if a Tornado Warning is issued." The full tweet can be accessed here.

In a tweet on April 3rd, she scrutinized Republican leadership on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. Budzinski questioned, “When the foundations of the VA are crumbling, why is Republican leadership on @HouseVetAffairs hosting a sales pitch for biomedical executives?” Full context is available here.

Later that same day, she criticized the policies regarding the vocabulary allowed at the USDA under President Trump’s administration. Budzinski pointed out the restriction on terms like “safe drinking water, affordable housing, water pollution” and argued, “Censoring these words makes it nearly impossible for USDA to conduct critical research that makes communities healthier and safer.” More details can be found here.