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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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Aug 5, 2026

Cybersecurity is key to a free and open Indo-Pacific, strengthening our national security and keeping us all safe.

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Aug 4, 2026

This resolution honors Gold Star children for the tremendous sacrifices they make for our nation and the loss they will carry with them forever.

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Aug 2, 2026

Ahead of implementing this extension order, we request the following information by August 15, 2026: According to the CDA, all taxiways and runways will be open by November 1, 2026. What was the FAA’s rationale for extending the flight…

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Aug 2, 2026

We reiterate our request for the FAA’s support in these endeavors. Any actions that could impede planned growth should be made with the utmost care and consideration.

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Aug 2, 2026

Reducing operations at the world’s busiest airport for one-and-a-half years reduces available flights for travelers at arguably the most crucial nexus for the United States and stunts economic growth for the entire Midwest.

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Aug 2, 2026

These reports are also emblematic of a broader pattern of the Trump administration’s blatant dismissal and disregard for the injuries and deaths of service members in this war.

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Aug 1, 2026

Given ORD is seated at the crossroads of the United States and is necessary to connect flights from coast to coast, any changes or operations at ORD have a ripple-effect on the entire nation’s aviation system.

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Aug 1, 2026

Moreover, USDOT, the FAA, the City of Chicago, airlines, and other partners have invested billions of dollars in runways through the O’Hare Modernization Program.

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Jul 31, 2026

This is shameful and a complete and utter disrespect to these service members, their loved ones, and those who served alongside them…It dishonors their ultimate sacrifice to attempt to hide the real costs of this war from the American…

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Jul 31, 2026

As President Trump once again ramps up his reckless war in Iran, and new reports indicate that additional American bases have come under attack, it is critical that DoD provide answers about its capacity to provide care for injured service…

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Jul 31, 2026

Protecting and expanding Social Security helps preserve Americans’ quality of life.

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Jul 31, 2026

No one should ever be denied basic care, dignity and humane treatment while in detention, let alone children.

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Jul 31, 2026

Our nation would never be ready for battle without our brave women in uniform who have earned their place in our military.

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Jul 31, 2026

Increasing PRC aggression in the Indo-Pacific doesn’t just impact our partners in the region—it threatens America’s economic and national security.

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Jul 31, 2026

As you and President Trump continue to risk the lives of service members in this reckless war, the American people deserve answers on whether you were adequately prepared to protect service members from Iranian attacks and get them the…

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Jul 28, 2026

“It is unacceptable that these stronger safeguards were not pursued until after a serious illness brought renewed attention to the problem,”

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Jul 28, 2026

I think the president’s being ridiculous.

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Jul 28, 2026

“We expect GSA to fulfill its responsibility to provide safe, functional, and properly maintained courthouses and to act with the urgency the current conditions demand.”

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Jul 28, 2026

“GSA’s denigration of the judiciary and degradation of court facilities is unacceptable,”

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Jul 28, 2026

“While we recognize GSA’s recent investments, we urge the agency to maintain this momentum and complete these projects without further unnecessary delay to ensure both courthouses are safe and functional,”

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Jul 25, 2026

Over 15 percent of households are home to someone with a physical disability but only six percent of all homes actually meet accessibility standards—that’s unacceptable.

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Jul 24, 2026

Almost two years after promising free IVF for all Americans if he were elected, Donald Trump has still failed to deliver," said Duckworth.

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Jul 24, 2026

From the numbing heartbreak of a record-long championship drought to the indescribable joy we all felt when the curse was broken on a rainy night in Cleveland, fans have cheered and cried for the Chicago Cubs for more than 150 seasons.

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Jul 23, 2026

For the last 5 years, the All Stations Accessibility Program has helped make our nation’s transit systems more accessible for all Americans.

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