Relationships in Congress
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"Do Not Let Friendship Leave Your Voice"
Judy Lemons discusses her strategy for success on the Hill.
Harsh Reality
The Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey remembers learning why some Members did not prioritize creating friendships within Congress.
Dressing for Congress
The Honorable Beverly Barton Butcher Byron discusses the wardrobe expectations for Members of Congress.
Common Bond Between Staff Members
Linda Steele explains the uncertainty of working in a Member office.
Sharing a Desk
Muftiah McCartin remembers sharing a desk with the only other woman in the office, Gay Topper.
Hiring Women
The Honorable Sue Myrick recalls employing and promoting women whenever possible.
Generational Divide
The Honorable Patricia Scott Schroeder relays her surprise at the generational divide between women Members.
Delicate Balance
The Honorable Elizabeth Holtzman discusses the ways women Members overcame political divisions to collaborate on several significant issues.
John Mink's Role in Representative Mink's Career
Gwendolyn Mink describes her father's role in her mother's political career.
Accepted by Ways and Means
The Honorable Barbara Bailey Kennelly remembers building relationships with Members on the Ways and Means Committee.
"Strong Women"
The Honorable Constance A. Morella shares memories of the Lindy Claiborne Boggs Room, a retiring space for women Members.