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Shared military experience 'a starting place' for Duckworth in Congress | |
May 31, 2013 U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates has perhaps the highest profile of any freshman member of Congress. Just five months into her tenure, Duckworth's status as a decorated military veteran and her injuries help give her a forum to push her agenda and build connections across party lines, while at least initially insulating her from being targeted by Republicans seeking to take back her... Source: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130531/news/705319947/ |