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Kirk apologizes for questioning Duckworth’s family

By Kyle Feldscher
Published October 28, 2016 4:51pm ET
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Kirk apologizes for questioning Duckworth’s family
Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., attacked Democratic challenger Rep. Tammy Duckworth during a debate Thursday night over her claim that her family has served in the military since the American Revolution in the late 18th century. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman) | Seth Perlman

Sen. Mark Kirk on Friday apologized for questioning the military service of Democratic Rep. Tammy Duckworth’s ancestors.

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