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Tammy Duckworth

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Tammy Duckworth is a United States Senator from Illinois, serving since January 20, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously represented Illinois's 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2017. Duckworth is a veteran of the Iraq War, where she became the first female double amputee from the conflict, an experience that has shaped her advocacy for veterans and military families. She has been a strong proponent of healthcare reform, women's rights, and disability rights throughout her political career.

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May 27, 2026

I don’t think this is how we should be treating our patriotic career civilians.

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May 27, 2026

And what we can do, those of us who survive, is to continue that commitment to our democracy.

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May 27, 2026

The simple act of parenting a child is challenging enough on its own, but our country—especially under the Trump Administration—has made being a parent, particularly a mom, incredibly difficult.

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May 27, 2026

And if Donald Trump is serious about keeping his promise to lower costs, he would do everything he can to help ensure this legislation passes through the Senate.

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May 27, 2026

Committing to our agriculture industry and supporting our Midwest farmers is a critical element of our transition to lower emissions.

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May 27, 2026

Americans with disabilities have long faced barriers to health care services, equipment and providers—and those barriers have only multiplied under the Trump Administration when it comes to reproductive care.

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May 27, 2026

For more than a quarter century, FDA has repeatedly and consistently affirmed that mifepristone is safe.

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May 27, 2026

We got three Republicans to vote in favor of our last War Powers Resolution—the closest we’ve come to ending Trump’s illegal war in Iran—because Republicans are finally starting to realize how costly and disastrous this conflict is.

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May 27, 2026

After 80 long days of chaos and rising costs, it’s about time enough Republicans came to their senses and helped us advance this basic effort to rein in this President’s illegal war.

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May 27, 2026

Every year communities in Illinois and across the country struggle to plan for and recover from urban flooding, which climate change is exacerbating.

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May 27, 2026

With gas prices rising to $4.50 a gallon because of Trump’s illegal war of choice, selling E15 year-round would support our farmers and offer consumers a cheaper, cleaner option at the pump while reducing our dependence on foreign oil.

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May 27, 2026

Blake’s death is a tragic reminder of the immense emotional and mental strain our correctional officers face and the toll it can take on their well-being.

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May 27, 2026

As our servicemembers hang up their uniform, they deserve comprehensive support in helping them transition back into civilian life.

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May 27, 2026

Because when you serve this nation, you’re stepping forward to defend our Constitution and our freedoms for the entire nation.

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May 27, 2026

I am so incredibly grateful for Deisy’s release and for her to be reunited with her family.

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Apr 3, 2026

a stunning failure of leadership

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Apr 3, 2026

a willingness to gamble the American people's security

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Apr 3, 2026

without meaningful consultation with TSA

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Apr 3, 2026

outrageous, unacceptable and dangerous to the flying public

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Apr 3, 2026

Allowing a potentially catastrophic security deficiency to remain in place for seven months and counting betrays TSA's mission

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Apr 3, 2026

Such inaction violates Federal law, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance and DHS's own directives

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Mar 24, 2026

Every day since he started this embarrassment of a war, Donald Trump has saluted our troops with one hand and given them the middle finger with the other--because despite the lies he tells on Truth Social, he is actively making the choice…

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Mar 18, 2026

it wasn't too long ago that Donald Trump won the 2024 election, in large part, due to his promise to get our Nation out of foreign wars and bring prices down for Americans across this great Nation. Well, 18 days into his war of choice in…

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Mar 8, 2026

War is not a f------ video game. Six Americans are dead and thousands more are at needless risk because of your illegal, unjustified war. And you're calling this a flawless victory.

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Mar 2, 2026

I come here today to support Senator Kaine's War Powers Resolution. You know, I am proud of every mission that I completed in Iraq, but I would never wish another needless, endless, unjustified war like the one that I served in on anyone…

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