Conversation so far:
When did Tammy Duckworth enter government service?
11/21/2006
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 Duckworth
Why was the lawsuit filed against Tammy Duckworth in 2009?
The lawsuit alleged that Duckworth wrongfully terminated one employee and threatened and intimidated another for bringing reports of abuse and misconduct of veterans
Was Tammy Duckworth found guilty of these charges in the 2009 lawsuit?
The state announced that it had settled the case in June 2016 for $26,000 with no admission of wrongdoing.
What was the outcome of the 2009 lawsuit against Tammy Duckworth?
Although the plaintiffs later indicated they no longer wanted to settle, the judge gave them 21 days to sign the settlement and canceled the trial

Question: How long did she work with the VA?
Self-contained rewrite: How long did Tammy Duckworth work with the VA?