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Sen. Tammy Duckworth

U.S. Senator from Illinois

U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth is an Iraq War Veteran, Purple Heart recipient and former Assistant Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. She was among the first Army women to fly combat missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Duckworth served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years before retiring from military service in 2014 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. She was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2016 after representing Illinoiss Eighth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives for two terms.

November 21, 2018

Tammy Duckworth: I'm Thankful For Americans Who Serve, Both In And Out Of The Military
September 26, 2017

Introducing An Election Reform Bill To Expand Voter Participation Nationwide
April 18, 2016

Closing the Gender Pay Gap
January 18, 2017

A National Service Act for the 21st Century

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We Are All in This Together
July 4, 2012

Renewing the American Dream
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