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Women Staff in the 1970s

Linda Melconian explains the lack of opportunities and pay disparities facing women staff in the 1970s.

Linda Melconian, Assistant Counsel and Legislative Assistant, Speaker Thomas P. (Tip) O'Neill, Jr., of Massachusetts

Women Working Together

Patricia Schwartz discusses how relationships between women in the workplace have changed over time.

Patricia (Tish) Speed Schwartz, Chief Clerk/Administrator, House Committee on the Judiciary

Women Working Together

The Honorable Deborah D. Pryce shares a story of how women Members worked together to accomplish their collective goals.

The Honorable Deborah D. Pryce, U.S. Representative of Ohio

"Work a Little Harder"

The Honorable Constance A. Morella discusses how women Members gain respect in the House.

The Honorable Constance A. Morella, U.S. Representative of Maryland

Working Across the Aisle

Muriel Morisey describes working with Republican staff members.

Muriel Morisey, Senior Legislative Assistant, Representative Shirley Chisholm of New York

Working as Legislative Director

Betsy Wright Hawkings describes responding to letters from constituents when she first arrived in the office of Representative Christopher Shays of Connecticut.

Betsy Wright Hawkings, Chief of Staff, Representative Christopher Shays of Connecticut

Working as Subcommittee Counsel

Michael R. Lemov describes his working relationship with Representative John Moss of California.

Michael R. Lemov, Chief Counsel, Investigations Subcommittee, House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee

Working Hard on the Campaign

The Honorable Sue W. Kelly recalls her busy schedule as she traversed the district during her first campaign to fill the House seat previously held by Representative Hamilton Fish, Jr.

The Honorable Sue W. Kelly, U.S. Representative of New York