Half-Thai US Senator Becomes First to Give Birth in Office

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FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2018, file photo, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., speaks on Capitol Hill, in Washington. Photo: Alex Brandon / Associated Press
FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2018, file photo, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., speaks on Capitol Hill, in Washington. Photo: Alex Brandon / Associated Press

BANGKOK — Thai-American US Senator Tammy Duckworth’s new-born baby became the first born to a seated senator.

The Illinois democrat quickly spread word about the new addition to her family. “Bryan, Abigail and I couldn’t be happier to welcome little Maile (My-Lee) Pearl as the newest addition to our family,” she tweeted.

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Duckworth, 50, is one of 10 lawmakers who have given birth while still being involved in congress.

Duckworth was in the involved in Iraq War where she lost her legs.

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Her first daughter, Abigail, was born in 2014.