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Also Known As Ladda Tammy Duckworth
Born March 12, 1968 (age 57) • Bangkok • Thailand
Title / Office United States Senate (2017-), United States • House of Representatives (2013-2017), United States
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Awards And Honors Purple Heart (2004)
Role In Iraq War

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