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Decision to Run
Decision to Run
Decision to Run
The Honorable Shelley Berkley recalls making the decision to run for Congress.
The Honorable Shelley Berkley, U.S. Representative of Nevada
Dedicated Staff
Dedicated Staff
Dedicated Staff
Roger Addison reflects on the dedication and commitment of congressional staff after September 11, 2001, and during the anthrax scare.
Roger Addison, Registration and Compliance Clerk, Office of the Clerk
Delegating Responsibility
Delegating Responsibility
Delegating Responsibility
Muriel Morisey remembers her role in Shirley Chisholm's office.
Muriel Morisey, Senior Legislative Assistant, Representative Shirley Chisholm of New York
Delicate Balance
Delicate Balance
Delicate Balance
The Honorable Elizabeth Holtzman discusses the ways women Members overcame political divisions to collaborate on several significant issues.
The Honorable Elizabeth Holtzman, U.S. Representative of New York
Democratic Welcome
Democratic Welcome
Democratic Welcome
The Honorable Lois Capps recalls feeling welcomed by her congressional colleagues after winning her special election.
The Honorable Lois Capps, U.S. Representative of California
Deserted Capitol
Deserted Capitol
Deserted Capitol
Brian Gunderson describes the Capitol building during and after the evacuation.
Brian Gunderson, Chief of Staff, Representative Richard K. Armey of Texas
Desire to Serve
Desire to Serve
Desire to Serve
The Honorable Shelley Berkley reflects on her early ambitions to be in public service.
The Honorable Shelley Berkley, U.S. Representative of Nevada
Developing a Reputation in the House
Developing a Reputation in the House
Developing a Reputation in the House
Ronald W. Lasch discusses the way his knowledge of House procedures helped him on the House Floor.
Ronald W. Lasch, Republican Floor Assistant and Minority Postmaster
Different Arguments
Different Arguments
Different Arguments
The Honorable Barbara Bailey Kennelly discusses the unique perspectives women bring to Congress.
The Honorable Barbara Bailey Kennelly, U.S. Representative of Connecticut
Different Perspective of Women
Different Perspective of Women
Different Perspective of Women

The Honorable Mary Rose Oakar describes a meeting with President Ronald Reagan that illustrates the different perspective women bring to Congress and negotiations. 

The Honorable Mary Rose Oakar, U.S. Representative of Ohio
Differing Styles of Legislating
Differing Styles of Legislating
Differing Styles of Legislating
The Honorable Sue W. Kelly observes the different approaches of men and women Members of Congress.
The Honorable Sue W. Kelly, U.S. Representative of New York
"Dine with the Byrons"
"Dine with the Byrons"
"Dine with the Byrons"
The Honorable Beverly Barton Butcher Byron discusses the materials she used in her congressional campaigns, including a promotional pamphlet with Byron family recipes. The “Dine with the Byrons” campaign tradition started when her husband, Goodloe Byron, ran for the Maryland state house in the 1960s.
The Honorable Beverly Barton Butcher Byron, U.S. Representative of Maryland
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