http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/iraq-afghan-war-veterans-joining-congress-17792262
One of the new members is Major Tammy Duckworth, Illinois National Guard, who left both of her legs in Iraq when her Blackhawk helicopter was hit by an insurgent RPG rocket back in 2004. She defeated incumbent Joe Walsh and will serve the Illinois 8th Congressional District as a Democrat.
One of the new members is Major Tammy Duckworth, Illinois National Guard, who left both of her legs in Iraq when her Blackhawk helicopter was hit by an insurgent RPG rocket back in 2004. She defeated incumbent Joe Walsh and will serve the Illinois 8th Congressional District as a Democrat.