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Tonight, President Obama will give his State of the Union Address and lay out his vision for America. As your Representative, I think it is similarly important to present to you my priorities for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District. After a month in Congress, I am still convinced that common sense solutions can make the American Dream more accessible for everyone.
Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth sent a letter to Postmaster General Donahoe asking that the Post Office continue delivering medications to all Americans six days a week. Last week, the USPS announced that it would be moving to a five-day delivery schedule.
Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth spoke at the National Guard Association of the United States Legislative Liaison Workshop. Duckworth emphasized the enormous contributions that members of the National Guard have made in the last decade in particular and the unique challenges that members of the National Guard face.
Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth has invited Denise Reed, the mother of Starkesia Reed and an advocate against gun violence, to the State of the Union on Tuesday night. Starkesia Reed was a fourteen year old honor roll student who was killed by a stray bullet from an AK-47 near her home in Chicago.
The Duckworth Diary is a weekly note from Congresswoman Duckworth that updates constituents on her work in Congress. It will include recent meetings, important votes, and other information designed to make our office more transparent and accessible to the people of the 8th district. Check back each Friday for the latest news!
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Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth of the 8th District reacts to the Pentagon’s announcement to lift the ban on women serving on the frontlines of combat, and details what she sees as top priorit
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