Duckworth rips Bush, campaigns with Cleland

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Duckworth rips Bush health budget

February 17, 2006

BY DAN ROZEK Staff Reporter

Touring a Wheaton rehabilitation hospital, Democratic congressional candidate Tammy Duckworth ripped President Bush's proposed federal budget, saying it doesn't provide enough money for health care or medical research.

The wounded Iraqi war veteran, who lost both legs when her helicopter was shot down in 2004, said proposed budget cuts would make it more difficult for Chicago area residents to receive the intensive medical care and therapy provided at the Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital.

Joined by Cleland

"There is a direct connection between care that people get here in Wheaton and the decisions made in Washington,'' Duckworth said during a visit to the hospital with former U.S. Sen. Max Cleland, who lost both legs and an arm in the Vietnam War.

Duckworth, 37, a political novice still undergoing rehabilitation for her injuries, is making health care a centerpiece of her campaign for the 6th District congressional seat being vacated by retiring U.S. Rep. Henry Hyde.
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http://www.suntimes.com/output/elect/cst-nws-duck17.html

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

1. Have the repukes tried to swiftboat her yet?

I'm sure they'll come up with something, as they have no shame or sense of honor.

[11cents]

2. They'll say she cut off her own legs

...and carry around little toy crutches to make fun of her.