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When did Tammy Duckworth enter government service ?
On November 21, 2006, several weeks after losing her first congressional campaign, Duckworth was appointed Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs.
Was she 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 did they file the suit against her?
The lawsuit alleged that Duckworth wrongfully terminated one employee and threatened and intimidated another for bringing reports of abuse and misconduct of veterans.
Was she found guilty of these charges?
The case was dismissed twice but refilings were allowed.
What was the final outcome of the 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 VA?