Duckworth Becomes the First Sitting Senator to Give Birth
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D., Ill.) became the first U.S. Senator to give birth while in office, delivering her second daughter Monday.
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Duckworth: Democrats Can’t Just Care About Identity Politics
Duckworth Announces She’s Pregnant, Will Be First Woman to Give Birth While Serving in Senate
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D., Ill.) announced on Tuesday that she is pregnant, which will make her the first lawmaker to give birth while a U.S. senator.
Gun Control Group Rescinds Endorsement of Republican Senator After Debate Gaffe
The gun control group Americans for Responsible Solutions rescinded its endorsement of Illinois Republican Sen. Mark Kirk over the weekend after he attacked his opponent’s heritage in a debate.
Dem Senate Candidate Votes Against Bill Prohibiting ‘Ransom Payments’ to Iran
A Democratic congresswoman running to represent Illinois in the Senate voted against a bill that would prohibit the federal government from sending cash to Iran in an effort to prevent future “ransom payments.”
Clinton Ally, Lawmaker Rejects U.S. Funding for Israeli Security Needs
A Democratic lawmaker scheduled to address the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia Thursday evening has come out against U.S. funding for critical Israeli security needs, sparking criticism about her commitment to joint U.S.-Israeli efforts to fight terrorist.
Rep. Tammy Duckworth Heading to Court Amid Workplace Retaliation Accusations
Rep. Tammy Duckworth will head to court next month after two women who filed a workplace retaliation lawsuit against the Illinois Democrat rejected a settlement offer that was initially reported a certainty.
Duckworth Settles Workplace Retaliation Case to Avoid Testifying
Embattled Democratic Rep. Tammy Duckworth (Ill.) settled on Friday a years-long legal dispute surrounding allegations the lawmaker wrongly retaliated against employees during her tenure as the head of Illinois’ Department of Veterans Affairs.
Duckworth Skips Vote to Help Holocaust Victims, Attends J Street Fundraiser Instead
Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D., Ill.) skipped a congressional vote to help Holocaust victims on Tuesday so that she could fundraise with the liberal Middle East lobbying group J Street, which has a reputation for promoting an anti-Israel agenda.
Top Lobbying Group for Iran Deal Hosts Duckworth Fundraiser
The left-leaning Middle East activist group J Street, one of the key groups that lobbied in favor of the Obama administration’s nuclear deal with Iran, hosted a fundraiser for the Senate campaign of Rep. Tammy Duckworth.
