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Access to the Capitol during the 1970s
The open environment in the Capitol Building in the 1970s.
Felda Looper, Page, U.S. House of Representatives
Access to the Capitol during the 1970s
Access to the Capitol during the 1970s
The open environment in the Capitol Building in the 1970s.
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Accessibility at the Democratic National Convention
Rochelle Dornatt remembers the significance of accessibility issues at the 1988 Democratic National Convention.
Rochelle Dornatt, Chief of Staff, Representative Sam Farr of California
Accessibility at the Democratic National Convention
Accessibility at the Democratic National Convention
Rochelle Dornatt remembers the significance of accessibility issues at the 1988 Democratic National Convention.
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Accessing the Boys' Club
Kathy Gille reflects on what she learned as the lone woman among floor assistants.
Kathy Gille, Executive Floor Assistant, Representative David Bonior of Michigan
Accessing the Boys' Club
Accessing the Boys' Club
Kathy Gille reflects on what she learned as the lone woman among floor assistants.
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Accessing the House Gym: Part One
The Honorable Barbara Boxer explains how she and other women Members attempted to exercise without access to the House Gym reserved for Congressmen.
The Honorable Barbara Boxer, U.S. Representative and Senator of California
Accessing the House Gym: Part One
Accessing the House Gym: Part One
The Honorable Barbara Boxer explains how she and other women Members attempted to exercise without access to the House Gym reserved for Congressmen.
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Accessing the House Gym: Part Two
The Honorable Barbara Boxer describes the leading role she played in women Members gaining access to the House Gym.
The Honorable Barbara Boxer, U.S. Representative and Senator of California
Accessing the House Gym: Part Two
Accessing the House Gym: Part Two
The Honorable Barbara Boxer describes the leading role she played in women Members gaining access to the House Gym.
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Account of the Shooting
Joe Bartlett shares his memories of the shooting on the House Floor.
Joe Bartlett, Clerk to the Minority, U.S. House of Representatives
Account of the Shooting
Account of the Shooting
Joe Bartlett shares his memories of the shooting on the House Floor.
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Actively Involved
The Honorable Kendrick B. Meek remembers his mother's active involvement in the community and how she enjoyed helping people.
The Honorable Kendrick B. Meek, U.S. Representative of Florida and Son of U.S. Representative Carrie P. Meek of Florida
Actively Involved
Actively Involved
The Honorable Kendrick B. Meek remembers his mother's active involvement in the community and how she enjoyed helping people.
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Advice for Aspiring Politicians
The Honorable Linda Smith offers advice to women considering running for public office.
The Honorable Linda Smith, U.S. Representative of Washington
Advice for Aspiring Politicians
Advice for Aspiring Politicians
The Honorable Linda Smith offers advice to women considering running for public office.
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Advice from Representative Bill McCulloch
Representative Paul Findley of Illinois remembers advice from colleague Representative Bill McCulloch of Ohio.
The Honorable Paul Findley, U.S. Representative of Illinois
Advice from Representative Bill McCulloch
Advice from Representative Bill McCulloch
Representative Paul Findley of Illinois remembers advice from colleague Representative Bill McCulloch of Ohio.
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Advice from Representative Ella T. Grasso of Connecticut
Linda Melconian remembers the sage professional advice she received from Representative Ella T. Grasso.
Linda Melconian, Assistant Counsel and Legislative Assistant, Speaker Thomas P. (Tip) O'Neill, Jr., of Massachusetts
Advice from Representative Ella T. Grasso of Connecticut
Advice from Representative Ella T. Grasso of Connecticut
Linda Melconian remembers the sage professional advice she received from Representative Ella T. Grasso.
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Advice from Senator Bob Kerrey
The Honorable Lois Capps remembers Senator Bob Kerrey offering her a pivotal piece of advice in the early days of her campaign.
The Honorable Lois Capps, U.S. Representative of California
Advice from Senator Bob Kerrey
Advice from Senator Bob Kerrey
The Honorable Lois Capps remembers Senator Bob Kerrey offering her a pivotal piece of advice in the early days of her campaign.
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Advice, Loss, and District Outreach
Personal reflections on the impact of the September 11th attacks.
Clare Coleman, Chief of Staff, Representative Nita M. Lowey of New York
Advice, Loss, and District Outreach
Advice, Loss, and District Outreach
Personal reflections on the impact of the September 11th attacks.
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