Tulsi Gabbard
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Tulsi Gabbard (/ˈtʌlsi ˈɡæbərd/, born Aprile 12, 1981) is an American politeecian an member o the Democratic Pairty wha haes been the Unitit States Representative for Hawaii's 2nt congressional destrict syne 2013. She wis also a vice-chair o the Democratic National Committee till Februar 28, 2016, when she resigned in order tae endorse Senator Bernie Sanders for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination.[1] Electit in 2012, she is the first American Samoan[2] an the first Hindu member o the Unitit States Congress,[3] an, alang wi Tammy Duckworth, ane o its first female combat veterans.[4]
Quick Facts Precedit bi, Member o the Honolulu City Council frae the 6t destrict ...
Tulsi Gabbard | |
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Member o the U.S. Hoose o Representatives frae Hawaii's 2nt destrict | |
Assumed office Januar 3, 2013 | |
Precedit bi | Mazie Hirono |
Member o the Honolulu City Council frae the 6t destrict | |
In office Januar 2, 2011 – August 16, 2012 | |
Precedit bi | Rod Tam |
Succeedit bi | Carol Fukunaga |
Member o the Hawaii Hoose o Representatives frae the 42nt destrict | |
In office 2002–2004 | |
Precedit bi | Mark Moses |
Succeedit bi | Rida Cabanilla |
Personal details | |
Born | (1981-04-12) 12 Aprile 1981 (age 43) Leloaloa, American Samoa, U.S. |
Poleetical pairty | Democratic |
Spoose(s) | Eduardo Tamayo (2002–2006) Abraham Williams (2015–present) |
Alma mater | Hawaii Pacific Varsity (BS) |
Wabsteid | House website |
Militar service | |
Allegiance | Unitit States |
Service/brainch | Unitit States Airmy |
Years o service | 2004–present |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | Iraq War |
Awairds | Meritorious Service Medal Airmy Commendation Medal wi Oak Leaf Cluster Army Achievement Medal wi Oak leaf cluster Airmy Guid Conduct Medal Combat Medical Badge German Airmed Forces Badge for Militar Proficiency in Gowd |
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