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10/04/2023 Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Illinois Speaker Of The House
07/04/2021 Duckworth Discusses Importance of American Rescue Plan Funding for Local Governments with Bloomington-Normal Mayors
07/04/2021 Duckworth Discusses Importance of American Rescue Plan Funding for Local Governments with Bloomington-Normal Mayors
07/03/2021 Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today helped honor Peoria County Veterans at the A Final Salute War Memorial Dedication Ceremony. Today, the third and final addition to the memorial was dedicated, entitled "Lady Liberty: Monument to the First Female Fighter Pilots." In her keynote, Duckworth highlighted the importance of diversity to the strength of our military. Photos from today's event are available here. Key Quotes: "I'm here today because of them. Do you know why I'm also here? I'm here because they didn't care that I was a woman... they didn't care if my name was Tammy or Tommy. They didn't care that I grew up on food stamps. They didn't care that I was Asian-American… or that my mom was an immigrant … these troops respected me because I could do the job that was asked of me, just as I asked of them. And because I was willing to sacrifice whatever was necessary for my country, no matter my gender, race, background or any other attribute, just like they were." "Our differences have always made us a more effective fighting force. Scientific research and four-star generals will tell you the same thing: when everyone looks and acts and thinks the same, you become stuck... flat-footed… insular. Diversity leads to more creative problem-solving and more success. Yes, it does better reflect who we are as a country, of course, but more importantly, it makes us more able to execute our missions downrange in the face of the enemy. And the reality is, we will never be the more perfect union our founders dreamed of until we learn to actually, truly, embrace the power of our diversity." "So even while we may live in the greatest country in the world, even while we may have the most powerful military on the face of the Earth, the truth is, the strength of our Armed Forces and our nation at large isn't just about our defense budget … or the speed of our tanks. No. Our strength, our true strength, is what Abraham Lincoln fought for. It's our values and what we represent to the rest of the world." Duckworth was joined today by Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL-18) Mayor of Peoria Rita Ali, Peoria County Board Chairman Andrew Rand, Peoria County Board Member Phil Salzer, 182nd Airlift Wing Commander Colonel Daniel McDonugh, Grace Baptist Church Pastor Claude L. White, Jr. and Peoria County Assistant States Attorney Larry Evans, who was a member of Duckworth's unit in Iraq. A Final Salute commemorates all Peoria County Veterans who have served our country since World War II. The sculpture dedicated today resembles a female helicopter pilot from the Gulf War Era, commemorating the first women in combat roles in the military. Duckworth was one of the first handful of Army women to fly combat missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom. A Purple Heart recipient, she served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years before retiring from military service in 2014 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. She is currently a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the Chair of the SASC Airland Subcommittee.
06/30/2021 Duckworth Discusses Importance of American Rescue Plan Funding For Local Governments with DuPage County Mayors
05/18/2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Announce Over $200,000 for Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce
05/14/2021 Duckworth Meets with Will County and Waukegan Officials, Highlights Local Wins in American Rescue Plan
05/12/2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Quigley & Rubio Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Map Urban Flooding & Help FEMA Better Assess Risks
04/12/2021 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $65 Million Reimbursement for Illinois Covid-19 Emergency Spending
04/01/2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Announce $270 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Community Health Centers for Covid-19 in Illinois
03/19/2021 Duckworth Meets with Illinois Municipal League to Discuss American Rescue Plan's Relief Funding for Local Governments
03/19/2021 Duckworth Meets with Illinois Municipal League to Discuss American Rescue Plan's Relief Funding for Local Governments
03/10/2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues to Introduce Bill to Improve and Maintain Public Health Infrastructure
03/10/2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $168 Million For Housing And Homeless Assistance In The Chicagoland Area
03/10/2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $11 Million For Housing And Homeless Assistance In Central Illinois
03/10/2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $5 Million For Housing And Homeless Assistance In Northwest Illinois
03/10/2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $8 Million For Housing And Homeless Assistance In The Metro East
02/19/2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Congressional Democrats to Introduce U.S. Citizenship Act
02/18/2021 Duckworth, Durbin Announce Nine Illinois Community Health Centers Included in Federal Vaccination Program
02/09/2021 During Black History Month, Duckworth & Durbin Help Underwood Announce Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to Address America's Maternal Health Crisis
02/08/2021 Duckworth, Durbin Re-Introduce Bill to Establish 1908 Springfield Race Riot Site as A National Monument
02/08/2021 Duckworth, Cramer, Casey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Families with Diaper Needs
02/05/2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Gillibrand, Delauro to Introduce Family Act, Urge Congress to Pass Permanent Paid Leave Solution to Spur Economic Recovery
02/04/2021 Duckworth, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Significantly Enhance Domestic Production of Life-Saving Medical Supplies
02/04/2021 Duckworth Secures Epa Nominee's Commitment to Prioritize Farmers, Climate Change & Environmental Justice
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