Tammy Duckworth
Tammy Duckworth Joins Obama Administration!
Duckworth Will Serve In Department of Veteran's Affairs
February 3, 2009 - The White House announced today that one of America's most respected veteran's Illinois' Tammy Duckworth, will become assistant secretary of public and intergovernmental affairs for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Some of the things that Duckworth will oversee include programs for homeless Veterans, consumer affairs and special rehabilitative events. Stay tuned for more information on Tammy Duckworth's climb!
Table of Contents
- Tammy Duckworth Joins Obama Administration!
- Three reasons to love Tammy Duckworth
- Tammy Duckworth at a Glance
- Tammy On The Web
- Tammy returned to flying recently, inspiring disabled pilots everywhere!
- Quick, what do you think of Tammy Duckworth?
- Show Your Support For Tammy Duckworth
- Tammy Duckworth Videos
- Breaking News on Tammy Duckworth
- What do you think Tammy will do next?
- Further Reading On How Tammy Duckworth Is Making A Difference!
- More Chicago Politicians
- Cost of the War in Iraq
- Shout Out For Tammy Duckworth!
- More Friends of Barack Obama
Three reasons to love Tammy Duckworth
1. Tammy received the Purple Heart for injuries she sustained in Iraq. She fought her way back from double amputation of her legs, plus other severe injuries, to be one of Illinois' most beloved veterans and public officials.2. After she was injured, Tammy helped establish the Intrepid Foundation to honor fallen veterans as well as help those who have been injured.
3. After returning home and loosing a Congressional race, Tammy was appointed Director of the Illinois Department of Veteran's Affairs, where she established programs to assist returning veterans with their education, housing and health needs.
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Tammy Duckworth at a Glance
Ladda Tammy Duckworth (born 1968) is the Assistant Secretary of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. She was previously the director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs.
Duckworth is an Iraq War veteran and former U.S. Army helicopter pilot whose severe combat wounds cost her both of her legs and damaged her right arm. She continues to serve as a Major in the Illinois Army National Guard along with her husband, Major Bryan W. Bowlsbey, a signal officer and fellow Iraq War veteran.
In the 2006 election, Duckworth was the Democrat...
Tammy On The Web
- TammyDuckworth.com
- This is Tammy's personal page, which includes info on veteran's issues, healthcare, and her hobbies.
- Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
- Tammy helped to establish the Intrepid Foundation - check out their great work here.
Tammy returned to flying recently, inspiring disabled pilots everywhere!
Quick, what do you think of Tammy Duckworth?
Show Your Support For Tammy Duckworth
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Breaking News on Tammy Duckworth
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Further Reading On How Tammy Duckworth Is Making A Difference!
To women, to vets, to the disabled, and to her fellow Americans...
In Conflict: Iraq War Veterans Speak Out on Duty, Loss, and the Fight to Stay Alive
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Campaign Boot Camp: Basic Training for Future Leaders
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Alpha Girls: Understanding the New American Girl and How She Is Changing the World
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Band of Sisters: American Women at War in Iraq
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