Tammy Duckworth Update

 Watch Tammy Duckworth on The Ed Show (3/23/12)
Tammy talked with Ed Schultz about her race against Joe Walsh, the need to protect Medicare for seniors and her goal of fighting for an economy that rewards hard work.



Duckworth Launches “American Dream Tour” in 8th District

Congressional Candidate Tammy Duckworth announced today the launch of her “American Dream Tour” in the 8th District. Residents will be invited to tour stops throughout the district for the duration of the campaign.

“Each event will be an opportunity for residents to share their own stories and hopes for their American Dream. Tammy will listen to fellow residents of the 8th Congressional District to learn what they feel they need from their Congressman in order to have an opportunity to achieve their American Dream. The tour reflects Tammy's commitment to the American Dream and making sure it’s there for future generations,” said Kaitlin Fahey, Campaign Manager.

The “American Dream Tour” will kick-off tonight with a stop in Hoffman Estates.

Thursday, May 3rd, 6 PM
A resident’s home
Hoffman Estates, IL

Monday, May 7th, 6 PM
Frato’s Pizza
628 South Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL

Saturday, May 12th, 12 PM
Hanover Park Library
1266 Irving Park Road
Hanover Park, IL

Saturday, May 12th, 4 PM
A resident’s home
Schaumburg, IL

*Please RSVP to 847-749-2662 for the events in residents' homes. Addresses will be provided upon RSVP.

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Duckworth Calls on Congress to Stop Playing Politics with Women’s Lives
Duckworth Urges Immediate Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act

ROLLING MEADOWS - Tammy Duckworth, candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 8th district, released a statement today calling on Congress to stop the petty, partisan divides preventing Washington from reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. Recently Tea Party Congressman Joe Walsh, along with House Republicans, voted to block consideration of the Violence Against Women Act reauthorization even though the measure expired in September.

Duckworth said: “Since the Violence Against Women Act first passed in 1994, it has been consistently re-authorized with strong bipartisan support. But this year extremist Republicans, including Joe Walsh, placed politics over women’s lives. The Violence Against Women Act shouldn’t be remotely controversial. It's been an incredibly important and effective tool in preventing domestic violence and sexual assault, and I urge Congress to stop the partisan brinksmanship and reauthorize a program so vital to our communities.”

Congressman Walsh’s failed leadership on extending the Violence Against Women Act is part of a disturbing pattern of attacks on women. Earlier this year, Congressman Walsh claimed that a hearing on banning contraception was “not about women.”
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Watch Joe Walsh running and screaming
It's official: Joe Walsh is running against Tammy in the 8th District. And House Speaker John Boehner reportedly promised him $3.5 million to make the switch. Help us fight back.