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Tammy Duckworth: “Because no servicemember should fight a war overseas only to come home and be faced with another battle to get the care…”

On the recordNovember 12, 2026
Because no servicemember should fight a war overseas only to come home and be faced with another battle to get the care they’ve rightfully earned through their service.
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois
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Emphasizing the need for better veteran care.

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