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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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Jul 2, 2026

No child should ever be put in a situation where they lose their life protecting a friend from gunfire.

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Jun 29, 2026

On the campaign trail, Trump repeatedly promised no more wars and lower costs—and instead, Illinoisans are getting the exact opposite.

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Jun 27, 2026

The brave Artemis II crew broke new frontiers for space exploration and proved to the next generation of young scientists that anything is possible.

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Jun 26, 2026

We write for a second time regarding the unconstitutional and illegal attempt to transform the United States Postal Service into an election administration agency controlled by the White House and President Trump.

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Jun 26, 2026

But there can be no other interpretation: Iran won, Trump caved and the American people lost.

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Jun 26, 2026

It’s one of the worst deals ever made—and I’ll use every tool at my disposal to ensure not another cent goes toward Trump’s failed war.

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Jun 26, 2026

There’s nothing ‘pro-life’ about putting women in danger, undermining the right to contraception or denying IVF access to hopeful parents, including our nation’s servicemembers and Veterans.

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Jun 26, 2026

Illinois is proud to be a safe haven for those seeking reproductive health care both inside and outside of our state—and Democrats will continue to work to restore reproductive rights for every American—no matter where they live.

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Jun 26, 2026

Trump proudly proclaims himself as the ‘pro-life’ champion who struck down Roe v. Wade.

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Jun 26, 2026

Accordingly, we insist that the Postal Service abandon this proposed regulation and return to its core mission of providing universal postal services to every American. The Constitution and federal law demand nothing less.

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Jun 26, 2026

We cannot be a leader of the free world if we continue to segregate groups of people in our own country, whether it is through racism or through ableism.

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Jun 26, 2026

The Trump Administration’s memo is an outrageous attack on the rights and independence of the disability community.

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Jun 26, 2026

I am not going to let this administration move us back to a time when people were ripped out of their communities, ripped out of their homes against their wills, and forced into institutions.

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Jun 26, 2026

This is clearly the ableism that exists in this administration that starts with Donald Trump, the president.

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Jun 26, 2026

This is taking us back to a time when there were forced lobotomies in this country.

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Jun 26, 2026

Four years later, my thoughts remain with my fellow Illinoisans who experienced unimaginable tragedy at the Highland Park parade, a time-honored tradition.

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Jun 26, 2026

When families gathered in Highland Park to observe the Fourth of July four years ago, they were there to celebrate America at its best—and instead, they saw our country at its worst.

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Jun 25, 2026

After all, it is Trump who is responsible for sending costs soaring across the board. And now, he is single-handedly blocking housing relief that families desperately need in attempt to steal the next election. It doesn’t get more corrupt…

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Jun 25, 2026

How evil can Donald Trump get? Congress just passed the biggest housing bill in 30 years, and this President is stomping on the brakes and holding it hostage until we pass his voter suppression bill.

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Jun 25, 2026

I’m grateful Senators Heinrich and Boozman worked in a bipartisan way to deliver this nearly $10 million investment to our state’s ecosystems.

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Jun 25, 2026

I demand the immediate restoration of IMMVI to full capacity, along with a transparent and detailed explanation for why DHS and the VA betrayed their promises to the brave men and women who served our Nation in uniform.

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Jun 25, 2026

We have a duty to honor and support the service of immigrant Veterans and their families, whether by the opportunity to earn citizenship, allowing them to remain with their families or ensuring they receive the care they’ve earned for…

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Jun 25, 2026

“Trump proudly proclaims himself as the ‘pro-life’ champion who struck down Roe v. Wade,” said Duckworth. “There’s nothing ‘pro-life’ about putting women in danger, undermining the right to contraception or denying IVF access to hopeful…

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Jun 25, 2026

“Chicago Abortion Fund is often people’s only hope to get the reproductive healthcare they need,” said Duckworth. “Illinois is proud to be a safe haven for those seeking reproductive health care both inside and outside of our state—and…

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