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“I'm not the only one who feels the sting of continually losing.”

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Eddie Bernice Johnson

Eddie Bernice Johnson is an accomplished American politician, born on December 3, 1935. She has been serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 30th congressional district since 1993, making her one of the longest-serving African American women in the history of the U.S. Congress. During her tenure, she has been committed to advocating for education, health, housing, and social justice issues. more

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