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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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Jun 12, 2026

After everything our troops sacrifice for our nation, they should never have to sacrifice their dreams of building a family.

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Jun 12, 2026

It is unacceptable that Republicans would once again stand in the way of the President keeping that promise, especially for our brave servicemembers.

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Jun 12, 2026

“After everything our troops sacrifice for our nation, they should never have to sacrifice their dreams of building a family,”

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Jun 11, 2026

“Every American—no matter their zip code—deserves to have confidence that the drinking water in their homes and schools won’t make them sick,”

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Jun 10, 2026

All investments must ensure the highest standards of accessibility across all modes of transportation so that people with disabilities and those facing transportation barriers have access to the same travel options as others.

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Jun 7, 2026

The need for you to appoint a lead IG to advance these aims and conduct joint, comprehensive and independent oversight of contingency operations against Iran has never been greater.

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Jun 6, 2026

Republicans showed their true priorities. It’s Donald Trump first, America last—every damn time.

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Jun 6, 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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Jun 6, 2026

“After meeting with Blake’s widow, Michelle, and visiting Thomson, it’s clear we must do more to support the mental health of our corrections officers as they work to protect the public.

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Jun 6, 2026

We look forward to working with you to ensure the next surface transportation bill delivers real benefits to the American traveler by protecting against politicization, supporting safety improvements, cutting costs, creating good jobs, and…

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Jun 6, 2026

I refuse to let our children grow up in a country that refuses to protect them from gun violence.

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Jun 6, 2026

In Republicans’ extreme reconciliation bill, the American people would get nothing while ICE and Border Patrol get another $70 billion blank check.

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Jun 6, 2026

Americans are getting pummeled by sky-high costs thanks to Donald Trump—and Republicans couldn’t care less.

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Jun 6, 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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Jun 5, 2026

And now, Secretary Rubio wants to make even more budget cuts to our State Department and further undermine our diplomatic apparatus—the tools and professionals that are critical for not only preventing crises before they begin, but those…

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Jun 4, 2026

Ensuring peace and prosperity within the Indo-Pacific requires a steady vision from the United States, especially as the region faces increasing aggression from the People’s Republic of China.

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Jun 4, 2026

Year after year, I’m proud to travel to the Indo-Pacific and make it clear that the U.S. is invested in working together, tackling shared challenges and building a safer, stronger future for all of us.

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Jun 4, 2026

America is a Pacific nation, and our national security depends on securing the Pacific.

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Jun 4, 2026

We don’t have support for child care, paid family leave or expanding access to IVF like Trump promised—instead we have skyrocketing costs on groceries, gas and baby gear, widespread cuts to Medicaid, ACA subsidies and SNAP benefits, and…

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Jun 4, 2026

It doesn’t have to be this way. We are better and stronger as a nation when we support moms and families.

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Jun 3, 2026

Investing in our world-renowned medical institutions and research facilities is critical in helping ensure high quality health care for all Illinoisans.

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Jun 3, 2026

Andrew Boutros’s time as Interim U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois has been riddled with chaos, deep internal dysfunction, and alleged misconduct. He must resign, and there must be an open, transparent, and nonpartisan…

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Jun 3, 2026

Time and again, this Administration insists on using military force as a first resort instead of a last resort, no matter the deadly costs or self-defeating impacts.

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