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Duckworth Gives Birth To Baby Girl

CHICAGO (CBS) -- U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth and her husband, Bryan Bowlsbey, announced Thursday she has given birth to a baby girl, named Abigail O'kalani Bowlsbey.

"Bryan and I were deeply honored that Senator [Daniel} Akaka acted as Hawaiian elder and selected her middle name. We are grateful for the love and support of our family and friends. We also appreciate the respect for our privacy during this important moment in our lives," Duckworth said in a prepared statement.

Duckworth, who graduated from the University of Hawaii in 1989, announced her pregnancy on Labor Day. At the time, she said her baby was due in December.

The 45-year-old Iraq war veteran lost both her legs when the Black Hawk helicopter she was piloting was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade in November 2004. Her right arm also was severely injured in the attack.

Duckworth is the first disabled woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, and the first member of Congress born in Thailand.

She was re-elected to her second term earlier this month.

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