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* From US Rep. Tammy Duckworth…

My husband Bryan and I are thrilled to announce that we are the proud parents of a baby girl. Abigail O’kalani Bowlsbey was born on November 18. Bryan and I were deeply honored that Senator Akaka acted as Hawaiian elder and selected her middle name. We are grateful for the love and support of our family and friends. We also appreciate the respect for our privacy during this important moment in our lives.

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Nov 20, 14 @ 10:14 am

Comments

Aloha Abigail!

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Nov 20, 14 @ 10:19 am
Woo hoo! Congratulations!

Comment by Barton Lorimor Thursday, Nov 20, 14 @ 10:20 am
Congratulations on the addition to your family! May Abigail grow up to be as accomplished as her mother.

Comment by Aldyth Thursday, Nov 20, 14 @ 10:20 am
Congrats to all!

Comment by RWP Thursday, Nov 20, 14 @ 10:21 am
Congressman Duckworth,
While I disagree with you politically, I admire your determination and fortitude. You are an inspiration to many……including me. And clearly your cohorts in Congress are admirers, as well.
Congratulations on the new arrival.

Comment by Downstate Thursday, Nov 20, 14 @ 10:23 am
A very heartfelt congratulations on the birth of Abigail.

Sincerely,

OW

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Nov 20, 14 @ 10:26 am
Congrats Tammy and Bryan and welcome to the world Abigail! Tammy you are such a great combination of policy, personal touch, tenacity and resale fashion magic. Abigail is lucky to have such wonderful role models as parents!

Comment by Amalia Thursday, Nov 20, 14 @ 10:50 am
Personally very happy for Tammy and her husband and their new healthy baby girl. I have prayed for this outcome. Got to know her working very hard against her in her initial run for Congress. She was the opponent, but I liked and admired her courage and fortitude. Was thrilled to hear she was expecting, but also very worried for her. Today’s news is joyful. I may work against her in the future again, but I’ll always be for her in her personal life.

Comment by A guy... Thursday, Nov 20, 14 @ 10:53 am
Congrats to Congresswoman Duckworth.

Comment by Levois Thursday, Nov 20, 14 @ 11:03 am
Congratulations, Congresswoman Duckworth!

Comment by Lunchbox Thursday, Nov 20, 14 @ 11:15 am
Congrats! Not a supporter of her political career, but a supporter of her service and admirerererer sacrifice. Too bad you can’t vote by proxy, (Jerks).

Comment by Wumpus Thursday, Nov 20, 14 @ 11:26 am
A very lucky child! May she be forever blessed with Peace and love!

Comment by flea Thursday, Nov 20, 14 @ 11:38 am
Oh, this is wonderful news! I’ve been holding my breath for them. Hooray!

Comment by Educated in the Suburbs Thursday, Nov 20, 14 @ 12:44 pm
Disagree with her politics, but full of admiration for her service, perseverance, and commitmentto America. Congratulations Tammy and Bryan!

Comment by Motambe Thursday, Nov 20, 14 @ 2:34 pm
Tammy, I’m sort of surprised you didn’t name her Nancy in honor of, well you know. But seriously, congratulations on the arrival of little Abigail. There are things (like babies) that are so so much more important than politics.

Comment by Responsa Thursday, Nov 20, 14 @ 3:49 pm
Congratulations, Congresswoman Duckworth! Wife. Mother. Congresswoman. Veteran. Amputee. You are a shining example that anything is possible…with sheer will..even in illinois politics!

Comment by Black Ivy Thursday, Nov 20, 14 @ 4:03 pm