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Walter Capps' Background: Part Two
The Honorable Lois Capps describes her husband's election campaigns.
The Honorable Lois Capps, U.S. Representative of California
Walter Capps' Background: Part Two
Walter Capps' Background: Part Two
The Honorable Lois Capps describes her husband's election campaigns.
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"Watching the Television" on September 11th
The Honorable Melissa A. Hart shares her experience at the Capitol on September 11, 2001.
The Honorable Melissa A. Hart, U.S. Representative of Pennsylvania
"Watching the Television" on September 11th
"Watching the Television" on September 11th
The Honorable Melissa A. Hart shares her experience at the Capitol on September 11, 2001.
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Ways and Means Chairmen
The Honorable Martha Elizabeth Keys compares the leadership of Ways and Means Committee chairmen Al Ullman of Oregon and Dan Rostenkowski of Illinois.
The Honorable Martha Elizabeth Keys, U.S. Representative of Kansas
Ways and Means Chairmen
Ways and Means Chairmen
The Honorable Martha Elizabeth Keys compares the leadership of Ways and Means Committee chairmen Al Ullman of Oregon and Dan Rostenkowski of Illinois.
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Ways and Means Subcommittee Chair
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson emphasizes the value of debate and input from others when considering amendments and drafting legislation.
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson, U.S. Representative of Connecticut
Ways and Means Subcommittee Chair
Ways and Means Subcommittee Chair
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson emphasizes the value of debate and input from others when considering amendments and drafting legislation.
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"We Didn't Know What to Do"
Roger Addison recalls the difficulties everyone faced after evacuating the Capitol on September 11, 2001.
Roger Addison, Registration and Compliance Clerk, Office of the Clerk
"We Didn't Know What to Do"
"We Didn't Know What to Do"
Roger Addison recalls the difficulties everyone faced after evacuating the Capitol on September 11, 2001.
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"We Just Had to Out-Bentley Them"
The Honorable Helen Delich Bentley recalls a memorable re-election campaign.
The Honorable Helen Delich Bentley, U.S. Representative of Maryland
"We Just Had to Out-Bentley Them"
"We Just Had to Out-Bentley Them"
The Honorable Helen Delich Bentley recalls a memorable re-election campaign.
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"We're Seekers"
The Honorable John R. Lewis stresses the importance of visiting Selma and other sites of historic struggle as an act of remembrance as well as rejuvenation.
The Honorable John R. Lewis, U.S.Representative of Georgia
"We're Seekers"
"We're Seekers"
The Honorable John R. Lewis stresses the importance of visiting Selma and other sites of historic struggle as an act of remembrance as well as rejuvenation.
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"We're Very Powerful"
The Honorable Linda Smith recalls the effectiveness of collective efforts by women to combat problems like domestic violence.
The Honorable Linda Smith, U.S. Representative of Washington
"We're Very Powerful"
"We're Very Powerful"
The Honorable Linda Smith recalls the effectiveness of collective efforts by women to combat problems like domestic violence.
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"We Want Our Rights, and We Want Them Now"
The Honorable William Lacy Clay Sr. talks about the sense of urgency building in the civil rights movement during the 1960s.
The Honorable William Lacy Clay Sr., U.S. Representative of Missouri
"We Want Our Rights, and We Want Them Now"
"We Want Our Rights, and We Want Them Now"
The Honorable William Lacy Clay Sr. talks about the sense of urgency building in the civil rights movement during the 1960s.
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Welcoming Nelson Mandela
Carlottia Scott explains working with the African National Congress (ANC) to coordinate Nelson Mandela's first U.S. visit.
Carlottia Scott, Chief of Staff, Representatives Ronald V. Dellums and Barbara Lee of California
Welcoming Nelson Mandela
Welcoming Nelson Mandela
Carlottia Scott explains working with the African National Congress (ANC) to coordinate Nelson Mandela's first U.S. visit.
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Welcoming Presence
The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz recalls how women Members helped each other in Congress and how the U.S. House included Members from diverse backgrounds and districts.
The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz, U.S. Representative of Pennsylvania
Welcoming Presence
Welcoming Presence
The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz recalls how women Members helped each other in Congress and how the U.S. House included Members from diverse backgrounds and districts.
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Welfare Mother in Congress
The Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey describes talking openly to her colleagues about her experiences as a single mother on welfare.
The Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey, U.S. Representative of California
Welfare Mother in Congress
Welfare Mother in Congress
The Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey describes talking openly to her colleagues about her experiences as a single mother on welfare.
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