Liuba Grechen Shirley is the first female congressional candidate to use campaign funds for child care.

Woman running for Congress first to use campaign funds for child care

She called the FEC's decision 'groundbreaking.'

On May 10, 2018 by Kris Seavers

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Male senators across party lines expressed concern over babies in the U.S. Senate.

Republican men are upset that the Senate now allows babies in its chambers

Some senators fear 'Senate decorum' is at stake with Sen. Duckworth's resolution.

On Apr 19, 2018 by Ana Valens

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Illinois Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth at a American Federation of Government Employees conference.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth becomes first senator to give birth while in office

The baby's name is Maile Pearl.

On Apr 9, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

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Tammy Duckworth will be the first sitting Senator to have a baby while serving in the chamber.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth will be the first sitting senator to give birth

Her second daughter is due in April.

On Jan 23, 2018 by Kris Seavers

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Tammy Duckworth tears into Donald Trump, calls him ‘Cadet Bone Spurs’

She refused to be lectured.

On Jan 21, 2018 by Chris Tognotti

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Sen. Tammy Duckworth blasted Trump's transgender military ban in a statement on Thursday.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, decorated Iraq vet, slams Trump’s transgender military ban

It's scathing.

On Aug 25, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich

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Sen. Martin Heinrich's Twitter post.

Democrats lash out at Trump over reports he shared ‘highly classified’ intel with Russia

After news broke that President Donald Trump reportedly shared 'highly classified' info with Russian officials, lawmakers were quick to criticize him.

On May 15, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich

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