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Tammy Duckworth
Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 8th district
Assuming office
January 3, 2013
SucceedingJoe Walsh
Assistant Secretary of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs in the Department of Veterans Affairs
In office
April 24, 2009 – June 30, 2011
PresidentBarack Obama
Preceded byLisette Mondello
Succeeded byMichael Galloucis
Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
In office
November 21, 2006 – February 8, 2009
GovernorRod Blagojevich
Pat Quinn
Preceded byRoy Dolgos
Succeeded byDaniel Grant
Personal details
BornLadda Tammy Duckworth
1968 (age 56–57)
Bangkok, Thailand
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseBryan Bowlsbey
Alma materUniversity of Hawaii, Manoa (B.A.)
George Washington University (M.A.)
Northern Illinois University (Ph.D.)
Awards Purple Heart
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal
Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters
Combat Action Badge
Senior Army Aviator Badge
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army seal United States Army
Illinois Army National Guard
Years of service1992–present
Rank Lieutenant Colonel
Unit106th Aviation Regiment, 28th Infantry Division

Ladda Tammy Duckworth (born 1968) is the U.S. Representative-elect for Illinois's 8th congressional district. She previously served as Assistant Secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs in the United States Department of Veterans Affairs from 2009 to 2011, and as the Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs from 2006 to 2009. Duckworth, an Iraq War veteran, served as a U.S. Army helicopter pilot and suffered severe combat wounds, losing both of her legs and damaging her right arm. She continues to serve as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Illinois Army National Guard along with her husband, Major Bryan W. Bowlsbey, a signal officer and fellow Iraq War veteran.

In 2006, Duckworth was the Democratic nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives seat for Illinois's 6th congressional district, losing to her opponent Peter Roskam by 2%.

Duckworth became the first Asian-American woman elected to Congress in Illinois, defeating incumbent Joe Walsh in the general election on November 6, 2012. She is also the first disabled woman to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and the first member of the U.S. Congress born in Thailand.

Early life, education, and military service

Tammy Duckworth was born in Bangkok, Thailand, March 12, 1968 Google search to Frank and Lamai Duckworth. Her American father, who died in 2005, was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who traced his family's roots in America back to before the Revolutionary War; her mother, a native of Thailand, is of Chinese ancestry. Because of her father's work with the United Nations and international companies, the family moved around Southeast Asia. Duckworth became fluent in Thai and Indonesian, in addition to English.

The family settled in Hawaii when she was sixteen. Duckworth attended Singapore American School, and for a few months in her senior year was at the International School Bangkok, from which the Secretary of the Treasury, Timothy Geithner also graduated. She graduated with honors from McKinley High School in 1985, after skipping the ninth grade. She graduated from the University of Hawaii in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts in political science, and received a Master of Arts in international affairs from George Washington University.

Following in the footsteps of her father and ancestors, who served in the Revolutionary War, World War II, and the Vietnam War, Duckworth joined the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps as a graduate student at George Washington University in 1990. She became a commissioned officer in the United States Army Reserve in 1992 and chose to fly helicopters because it was one of the few combat jobs open to women. As a member of the Army Reserve, she went to flight school and joined the Illinois Army National Guard in 1996.

Duckworth was working towards a Ph.D. in political science at Northern Illinois University with research interests in the political economy and public health in southeast Asia when she was deployed to Iraq in 2004. Duckworth lost her right leg near the hip and her left leg below the knee from injuries sustained on November 12, 2004, when the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter she was co-piloting was hit by a rocket propelled grenade fired by Iraqi insurgents. She is the first female double amputee from the Iraq war. The explosion "almost completely destroyed her right arm, breaking it in three places and tearing tissue from the back side of it." Duckworth received a Purple Heart on December 3 and was promoted to Major on December 21 at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where she was presented with an Air Medal and Army Commendation Medal.

She also worked as a staff supervisor at Rotary International headquarters in Evanston, Illinois.

Post-military career

Duckworth was fitted for prosthetics and is now fully mobile. She helped establish the "Intrepid Foundation" and is involved in its fundraising to build a rehabilitation center for other injured veterans.

Government service

Duckworth being sworn in as Assistant Secretary of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, by Judge John J. Farley with her husband Bryan Bowlsbey beside her.

Duckworth was appointed Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs on November 21, 2006, by Governor Rod Blagojevich. She worked to develop state programs giving tax credits to employers who hire veterans who served in Iraq, Afghanistan, or Desert Storm; more state grants to service organizations; and backing for below-market mortgages for veterans. She was honored by Chicago's Access Living for "her extraordinary commitment to veterans with disabilities".

On September 17, 2008, Duckworth attended a campaign event for Dan Seals, the Democratic candidate for Illinois's 10th congressional district. She used vacation time to avoid any appearance of impropriety, but violated Illinois law by going to the event in a state-owned van which was equipped for a person with physical disabilities. She promptly acknowledged the mistake and repaid the state for the use of the van.

On February 3, 2009, Duckworth was nominated to be the Assistant Secretary of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The United States Senate confirmed her for the position on April 22.

On June 30, 2011, Duckworth resigned from her position to launch her campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives in Illinois' 8th Congressional District.

Recognition

Former Republican Presidential candidate Bob Dole dedicated his biography One Soldier's Story in part to Duckworth.

"And to Major Tammy Duckworth ... a brave woman wounded in Iraq, who represents all of those with their own battles ahead of them, and their own stories to tell."

Duckworth credits Dole for inspiring her to pursue public service while she recuperated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C.. In her 2006 campaign for Congress, Dole endorsed Duckworth's opponent.

In 2007 Duckworth was honored by the non-profit group Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America with the "Veterans Leadership Award", in recognition of her dedication to the nation's newest generation of veterans. In May 2010, Duckworth was awarded an honorary doctorate by Northern Illinois University.

Duckworth was a speaker on the third night of the 2008 Democratic National Convention, and on the first night of the 2012 Democratic National Convention.

Congressional elections

2006

Main article: Illinois's 6th congressional district election, 2006

In the 2006 election, Duckworth was the Democratic nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives seat for the 6th congressional district of Illinois which was vacated by long-time incumbent Henry Hyde. Duckworth lost to her opponent, Representative Peter Roskam, by 4,810 votes.

2012

Main article: United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois, 2012 § District 8

In July 2011, Duckworth launched her campaign to run in 2012 for the re-drawn 8th congressional district of Illinois. She defeated her opponent Raja Krishnamoorthi to win the Democratic nomination on March 20, 2012, and faced Republican incumbent Joe Walsh in the general election on November 6, 2012.

On October 8, 2012, the Chicago Tribune endorsed Duckworth over Walsh as did the Daily Herald.

On October 11, 2012, during a live debate between the candidates, Walsh brought up the fact that Duckworth had been named in a civil suit filed by two employees against Patricia Simms, director of the Anna Veterans' Home in southern Illinois. Duckworth was co-named in her former capacity as Director of the Illinois Department of Veteran's Affairs. In the suit, the employees claimed they were the targets of harassment after filing complaints against Simms. The suit was dismissed from a federal court in 2009, after which the plaintiffs refiled in state court in Union County. The state court dismissed the suit for insufficient evidence, whereupon the plaintiffs filed for leave to amend their complaint for refiling. In response, Duckworth brought up the fact that Walsh was sued by his "former campaign manager, who said he was owed $20,000, and his ex-wife, who claimed Walsh owed more than $100,000 in overdue child support and interest."

On November 6, 2012, Tammy Duckworth defeated Walsh 55%-45%.

Political positions

Healthcare

Duckworth considered health care to be one of the most important issues to the voters of the Sixth District; she said: "The fact that there are kids who don't have access to health insurance, we need to be expanding S-CHIP. The fact that there are 25 percent of Americans between 50 and 64 who don't have access to health insurance, we need to let them buy into the federal employee health care system. And we certainly need to fix the entire mess made out of Medicare Part D by this administration. So that's what I'm worried about."

Veteran affairs

Duckworth speaks during the third night of the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado.

At the AmVets' National Symposium for the Needs of Young Veterans, Duckworth called for improvements in veterans health care. She called for mandatory funding of veterans' health care, rather than discretionary funding that could change with political winds; she also wants improvements in transition assistance for those returning to civilian life, particularly for those with disabilities. Duckworth also wanted the Department of Veterans Affairs to hire more veterans as doctors and nurses because they understand what combat veterans face, and she wants the VA to prepare for the possibility of severe respiratory problems in the future for Iraq war veterans.

Abortion

According to The Washington Post, Duckworth believes that abortion and end-of-life decisions are private matters and should not be subject to federal restriction. NARAL Pro-Choice America notes that Duckworth is "pro-choice," and during her 2006 campaign for U.S. Congress, Duckworth was endorsed by EMILY's List.

Education

On August 23, 2006, Duckworth was endorsed by the Illinois Education Association and the Illinois Federation of Teachers. In accepting the endorsements, Duckworth criticized the Bush administration's education policy. "The strict, one-size fits-all approach under the No Child Left Behind Act doesn't offer the flexibility that our local schools, teachers and parents need. The fact that schools in our District are on the "watch list" shows that current adequate yearly progress rules are sorely in need of flexibility," she said. "In our community, too many good schools and their resources are at risk and it's time for real relief and results for students in the sixth district.

Immigration

Duckworth supported the Senate's immigration plan, which includes strengthening the border but also would allow legal residency and an eventual opportunity towards citizenship for illegal aliens who meet certain requirements, which include: criminal background checks, paying all back taxes, paying fines and application fees of $2,750, learning English and taking courses in American culture and civics. Residents would then be eligible for permanent legal residency once existing backlogs for immigrant visas are cleared.

Instead of building a fence along the border, as the House bill called for, Duckworth suggested increasing the number of Border Patrol agents by 12,000. Duckworth has called deporting millions of illegal aliens "unrealistic"

Iraq War

Duckworth narrates the Salute to Fallen Asian Pacific Islander Heroes in Arlington, Virginia, June 2, 2005.

She has been critical of the administration of President George W. Bush for its provision of veterans' care:

The Iraqi war has created a new need for these centers ... because of the nature of the combat injuries, wounded soldiers are requiring care of more than just a month or two. We weren't ready for that. But the Army is a huge institution — it can't react as quickly as something like the Intrepid Foundation. And the VA just can't support all the veterans it needs to; its budget needs to be protected from cuts. There are veterans who, after having served this country, have to go without the basic care they were promised they would get.

Although Duckworth disagreed with Bush's decision to invade Iraq, she said that she felt obligated to uphold her commitment. In December 2005 she said, "We should have been fighting the enemies that attacked us at home on 9/11...We should have been out there trying to catch Osama bin Laden." Duckworth is still a Lieutenant Colonel in the Illinois National Guard, and still serves on some weekends.

Duckworth was chosen by the Democratic Party to give the September 30, 2006, response to President Bush's weekly radio address. Her comments included the following:

Instead of a plan or a strategy, we get shallow slogans like 'Mission Accomplished' and 'Stay the course,'...Those slogans are calculated to win an election. But they won't help us accomplish our mission in Iraq... I didn't cut and run, Mr. President. Like so many others, I proudly fought and sacrificed, my helicopter was shot down long after you proclaimed 'mission accomplished.'... We need a Congress that will ask the tough questions and work together for solutions rather than attacking the patriotism of those who disagree.... It is time to encourage Iraqi leaders to take control of their own country and make the tough choices that will stop the civil war and stabilize the country.

Duckworth has criticized the Bush administration for "failing miserably to plan for Iraq." According to Erinn Deshinsky of the Peoria Journal Star, "Speaking at a news conference before the dinner, Duckworth said experiencing the war firsthand was frustrating, because she saw how the money was being misused. Instead of having a properly equipped helicopter, she was fed lavish meals. She said simple tasks were contracted to companies for large sums of money, even though soldiers could have easily handled the jobs. She called for more accountability from U.S. leaders when it comes to funding for the war. 'I didn't become a soldier to eat steak and lobster', Duckworth said, 'but I want my men to be protected.'"

Duckworth's strategic recommendations included requesting an immediate accounting by the U.S. Secretary of Defense of the readiness level and the training of the Iraqi forces, followed by aggressive benchmarks for progress and redeployment of U.S. troops linked to the stand-up of Iraqi troops, saying the U.S. should proceed by standing-down a defined number of U.S. units for every Iraqi battalion that can be properly trained and certified as combat-ready.

Duckworth has said that the war in Iraq is not central to the war on terror: "I think a very small percentage of what is happening in Iraq is terrorist activity. I think most of it is sectarian violence, it's Sunnis fighting Shiites ... I think that to try to tie Iraq to the war on terror is a disservice to the real work that has to be done in the war on terror, which includes finishing the job in Afghanistan, capturing Osama Bin Laden and destroying Al Qaeda but also protecting our people here at home."

The Sunday Times reported that Duckworth agreed with General Sir Richard Dannatt, the British Army chief, that the presence of coalition troops is exacerbating the conflict:

"We're attracting more people to terrorism than ever before. We really need to think about drawing down," she told The Sunday Times. "I want the secretary of defense to come before Congress and tell us how many Iraqis are fully trained. If two guys can do traffic control in Kirkuk, I want to bring two Americans home."

Duckworth's opponent responded to Duckworth's proposals by saying: "The 6th Congressional District is not a 'cut and run' district. It is not a timetable district." In a debate, Duckworth reacted angrily to this idea: "I just could not believe he would say that to me. I have risked my life to serve my country and you cannot question my patriotism."

When asked whether she would like to see Bush impeached, Duckworth said that Congress has "far more pressing issues to deal with."

Defense spending

In August 2006, Duckworth called on Congress to audit the estimated $437 billion spent on overseas military and foreign aid since September 11, 2001. She said, "Real and meaningful oversight has taken a back seat to partisan inaction. With the right kind of leadership Congress can bring greater fiscal discipline and accountability to the billions of dollars we are spending on our military efforts."

Gun control

On October 10, 2006, Duckworth was endorsed by the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. The endorsement was announced in a joint appearance with the Fraternal Order of Police, who had also endorsed Duckworth. At the press conference in Lombard, Illinois, Duckworth referred to the recent school shootings and criticized her opponent's opposition to renewing a Federal ban on semi-automatic firearms, which expired in 2004. Duckworth pointed out that Henry Hyde, then the Sixth district congressman, supported the ban. Duckworth claimed, "Basically, whatever the NRA wants, Peter Roskam will vote for it." Duckworth also supported the Brady Law, which requires background checks for gun purchases from federally licensed firearm dealers.

Earmarks

In August 2006, Duckworth criticized the use of earmarks and pork-barrel spending in Congress. Duckworth said that earmarks should be eliminated to rein in spending and to reform ethics, arguing that they often are divvied out in exchange for votes. Duckworth's opponent opposed earmark reform, saying they are 'part of the process' legislators use to cut through bureaucracies and deliver constituents projects like the proton beam.

See also

References

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  2. 2009 Congressional Record, Vol. 155, Page S4599
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  57. "Iraq not central in war on terror, Duckworth says" BY Pat Corcoran Elk Grove Times September 21, 2006.
  58. "War heroine leads Democrat charge" by Sarah Baxter October 22, 2006 The Sunday Times
  59. No shared opinions By Eric Krol, Daily Herald Political Writer. September 23, 2006.
  60. "Democrat brings Iraq experience" to poll By Edward Luce Financial Times (Dead link)
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  63. "Gun law heats up race for Congress" By John Biemer and Christi Parsons Chicago Tribune October 11, 2006. (Registration Required)
  64. "Duckworth takes aim at Roskam gun record" By Eric Krol Daily Herald Political Writer. Wednesday, October 11, 2006. (Dead link)
  65. Brady Campaign Endorses Tammy Duckworth for Congress October 10, 2006 8:08:00 PM (Dead link)
  66. John Biemer "Hospital plea raises issue in Congress race", August 5, 2006, Chicago Tribune

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Preceded byRoy Dolgos Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
2006–2009 		Succeeded byDaniel Grant
Preceded byLisette Mondello Assistant Secretary of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs in the Department of Veterans Affairs
2009–2011 		Succeeded byMichael Galloucis

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