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BIOGRAPHY
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Senator from US Congress district SD-IL
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US Senate
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ABOUT
Tammy Duckworth, born March 12, 1968, in Bangkok, Thailand, is a prominent American politician serving as a Democratic Senator representing Illinois since 2017. A decorated veteran of the Iraq War, she lost her legs in combat, which propelled her advocacy for veterans' rights and disability services. Before her Senate tenure, Duckworth served in the House of Representatives and as the Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs. A champion of progressive policies, she focuses on healthcare, education, and equal rights for all Americans.read less
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US Senate from US Congress
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