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We're a community of moms and dads who are uniting for clean air and our kids’ health in Illinois.

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At the end of the day, the right to clean air is a civil right. #RealTalk @RedTableTalk @OfficialWillow @jadapsmith: How about a #RedTableTalk on environmental injustices in the African American community? #CommunityRxMoms momscleanairforce.org/commun…
This week was filled with LOVE and lawmakers! ❤️ Here's a rundown of what Moms have been up to over the last few days, ICYM anything 👇
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In @EPAAWheeler’s world: Polluter Profit > Children’s Health Moms say no way can this man run @EPA!
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Moms continued to work hard to protect children's health and fight for clean air this week. 🙋🏿‍♀️🙌🏽🤱🏾♥ Here are some highlights, ICYM anything! ⬇
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Ex-coal lobbyist @EPAAWheeler's nomination to head EPA is dangerous, irresponsible, and unacceptable. #MomsDisapprove #StopWheeler #ClimateFriday ow.ly/E8UK30npv2g
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Illinois Moms retweeted
Advocacy Group @CleanAirMoms Forecasts Statewide Impact of EPA’s Controversial Mercury Plan: to.wttw.com/2AsMP3y via @arupp
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Thank you, @wttw & @arupp for covering this important issue. With the announcement of @EPAAWheeler's nomination as EPA head imminent, this attack on #MATS makes it crystal clear that he is not fit to be placed in charge of safeguarding public health. ow.ly/BvzR30nbnTF
53 = bodies of water with fish advisories across ILLINOIS due to mercury contamination. 🎣 Learn more about mercury pollution in ILLINOIS 👇 momscleanairforce.org/mercur…
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Mother of twins, @kellynichburns speaks out against the #DirtyPowerScam at #EPAinIL. EPA has strayed dangerously far from their mission of protecting human health and the environment. #MomsDisapprove
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.@rebelbellSEchgo also voiced concerns on impacts of Manganese dust in SE Chicago. Air monitoring systems are now required at facilities in SE Chicago as a result of letters from myself & Illinois members of Congress sent to the EPA on this issue.
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Yesterday, I met with @CleanAirMoms_IL who are partnering with @rebelbellSEchgo to call for action on environmental issues impacting children’s health in Illinois communities. And they brought some bright and smiling faces with them.
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It's up to us to stand up for our kids' health! Re-tweet to support parents rallying in DC to Play-In for Climate. thndr.me/r2Dsys
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BREAKING! @EPAScottPruitt's resignation is a win for moms and children—we’ve been fighting Pruitt’s polluter protection program from the day he was nominated. We will hold his successor equally responsible. nitter.gq/realDonaldTrump/status…
I have accepted the resignation of Scott Pruitt as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Within the Agency Scott has done an outstanding job, and I will always be thankful to him for this. The Senate confirmed Deputy at EPA, Andrew Wheeler, will...
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Tell @SenDuckworth and @SenatorDurbin: Americans care about living in a country that treats children thoughtfully, carefully, and with compassion and respect. ow.ly/x7UM30kz5fZ
States hold particular power in the fight against climate change. Tell @GovRauner to #ActOnClimate: ow.ly/YqWV30kz5fX
"Illinois is scheduled to receive $108 million from Volkswagen to spend on projects to mitigate environmental harm caused by Volkswagen’s diesel vehicles." ow.ly/ej6U30kz5fT
"Investing in renewable energy not only aligns with Breitenmoser’s moral compass, but it saves him, on average, more than $330 each month on his electric bill." ow.ly/pNGE30kz5fQ
“What we...need to do is talk to them, learn from them and support them in scaling up what they know works best in their communities,” Mary Robinson ow.ly/hvmA30kz5fP