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Tammy Duckworth is an American politician and former military officer serving as the junior United States Senator from Illinois since 2017. Born on March 12, 1968, in Bangkok, Thailand, she is a veteran of the Iraq War and lost both of her legs when her helicopter was shot down in 2004. Before her Senate tenure, Duckworth served as a U.S. Representative in Illinois' 8th congressional district and held various roles in state government and veterans' affairs. She is known for her advocacy on veterans' issues, healthcare, and disability rights, championing diverse, progressive policies in Congress.read less
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