Tammy Duckworth

Tea Party Congressman Makes ANOTHER Racist Remark

HuffingtonPost.com | Elise Foley | Posted 05.30.2012

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WASHINGTON -- Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) made another controversial remark last week, telling constituents that Democrats want Hispanics to be dependent ...

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Congressional Battles Rage Away From Presidential Race

Reuters | Posted 05.23.2012

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* High stakes in elections in "orphan" congressional districts * Rep. Walsh vs. Democratic Iraq War veteran among key races ...

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Unseen: Trailblazing Military Women Forced To Fight For Recognition, Equal Treatment

HuffingtonPost.com | Molly O'Toole | Posted 05.14.2012

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After a rocket-propelled grenade sent the Black Hawk helicopter tumbling out of the sky over Iraq, the medics got to work fast on the co-pilot, Capt. ...

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Policy And Practice For Women At War: A Timeline

The Huffington Post | Molly O'Toole and Chris Spurlock | Posted 05.14.2012

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A timeline of the history of women in the military highlights how official policy restrictions have lagged behind their service. Layer on the lives of...

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Joe Walsh, Tammy Duckworth Exchange Blows In First Debate

Posted 05.12.2012

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Illinois Congressman Joe Walsh and Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat challenging his 8th District seat, faced off in their first debate Friday, and things g...

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Renewing the American Dream

Tammy Duckworth | Posted 05.04.2012

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As a nation, we face incredible challenges right now. People are struggling to find jobs, pay their bills and make a better life for their children. When folks tell me about struggling to put food on the table, I understand because I've been there.

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Tea Party Congressman, Ex-Wife Resolve Child Support Issue

Posted 04.20.2012

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Updated story U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) has reportedly arrived at a settlement with his ex-wife as a Cook County judge has dismissed the child s...

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Tea Party Congressman To Supporters: 'Grow Up'

Posted 04.17.2012

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In the days leading up to Tax Day Tuesday, Tea Party-affiliated U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) made the rounds to a series of Tea Party rallies in Illin...

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Walsh Gets Fundraising Help From GOP Leadership

Posted 04.12.2012

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Despite repeatedly criticizing the "mainstream" Republican party, U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh has accepted some financial help from GOP leaders hoping to keep...

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Swiftboating Tammy Duckworth -- Joe Walsh Digs a Deeper Hole

Jon Soltz | Posted 04.03.2012

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Last week, Congressman Joe Walsh denigrated the years of service his opponent, Tammy Duckworth, has given this nation. It was a new low.

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Joe Walsh Doubles Down On Duckworth Comment, Says Military Service Not Enough To Earn A Vote

Posted 04.02.2012

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Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) found himself in hot water over the weekend for a controversial comment he made regarding Democrat Tammy Duckworth's military ...

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10 Candidates All Students Should Support

Nick Mitch | Posted 04.02.2012

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There are many excellent candidates running in this election, but the above eight will be fierce advocates for youth. Please consider supporting them in any way you can.

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Veteran Group OUTRAGED Over GOP Rep's Comments

Posted 03.31.2012

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U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh was criticized by veterans groups this week after making a dismissive remark about his opponent -- Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckwort...

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Unions Will Unite to Win Back Congressional Seats

Nick Kaleba | Posted 05.23.2012

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The chance to put a dent in the Republican control of the House and run up the score for hometown President Barack Obama gives local unions more than enough reason to unite around candidates who can win back seats.

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5 Illinois Races National Dems Are Watching

HuffingtonPost.com | Jen Sabella | Posted 03.21.2012

The relatively small number of Illinois Republicans who turned out Tuesday to vote chose Mitt Romney as their GOP presidential nominee. National Democ...

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Duckworth Wins 8th District Primary, Will Face Walsh

Posted 03.21.2012

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Tammy Duckworth, the Iraq War veteran and former Assistant Secretary of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs in the United States Department of Vetera...

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LIVE BLOG: Illinois Voters Head To The Polls

Posted 03.20.2012

As some Illinois voters headed to the polls Tuesday to choose a GOP presidential nominee and determine the fates of some longtime politicians, electio...

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Illinois Primary Decides Fate Of 2 Veteran Congressmen

AP | SOPHIA TAREEN | Posted 05.20.2012

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CHICAGO — U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo, a 10-term Illinois Republican, lost a heated primary battle on Tuesday, as U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson easily won ...

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Primary Election Guide: Key Races To Watch

Posted 03.20.2012

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With the Illinois primary election Tuesday, much attention has focused on the GOP presidential candidates' jockeying for the support of the state's pr...

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Early Voting Ends Thursday As Primary Races Heat Up

Posted 03.15.2012

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Illinois voters on Thursday face their final opportunity to vote early in advance of the March 20 primary election. As the Associated Press reports...

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Report: Vulnerable GOP Congressman Running Out Of Cash

The Huffington Post | Jen Sabella | Posted 03.13.2012

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Next week, two Democratic candidates hoping to replace U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh will face off in the Illinois primary. Both have claimed to be the best-sui...

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Veterans Face Challenges Running For Office

HuffingtonPost.com | Max J. Rosenthal | Posted 02.22.2012

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WASHINGTON -- Jonathan George is a stereotype of the soldier turned politician. A retired Air Force general, George flew the famed U-2 spy plane durin...

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Tammy Duckworth Slams GOP Opponent On Birth Control

HuffingtonPost.com | Ariel Edwards-Levy | Posted 02.21.2012

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WASHINGTON -- Tammy Duckworth, a Democratic House candidate running in Illinois' 8th District, is out with a new mailer attacking her opponent for say...

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WATCH: GOP Congressman Says Birth Control Debate 'Not About Women'

The Huffington Post | Jen Sabella | Posted 02.21.2012

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Opponents of U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh fired back at the conservative Illinois congressmen over the weekend after he said the national debate over birth con...

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Preserving America's Safety Net

Tammy Duckworth | Posted 04.11.2012

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Nobody wants to be on food stamps, but when my family lost everything, we were grateful for it.

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