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When did Tammy Duckworth enter government services?
On November 21, 2006, several weeks after losing her first congressional campaign, Tammy Duckworth was appointed Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs by Governor Rod Blagojevich.
Was Tammy Duckworth a defendant in any lawsuits?
In 2009, two Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs employees at the Anna Veteran's Home in Union County filed a lawsuit against Tammy Duckworth.
Why did two Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs employees file the suit against Tammy Duckworth?
The lawsuit alleged that Tammy Duckworth wrongfully terminated one employee and threatened another for reports of abuse and misconduct of veterans while head of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs.
Was Tammy Duckworth found guilty on charges of abuse and misconducts of veterans?
The case was dismissed twice but refilings were allowed. The court set a tentative trial date of August 2016 and rejected the final motion to dismiss.
What was the final outcome of Tammy Duckworth's case?
The state announced that it had settled the case in June 2016 for $26,000 with no admission of wrongdoing.

Question: How long did she work with the VA?
Self-contained rewrite: How long did Tammy Duckworth work with the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs?