Tuesday, 3 March 2015

Sen. Mikulski, In Public Office Since 1976, Won't Seek Re-Election



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Sen. Barbara Mikulski of Maryland is the longest-serving woman in Congress. She was first elected to the House in 1976, and 10 years later, was elected to the Senate.




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