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“Martha Pope herself is a legend within the institution, and he was enormously supportive. And me and the women candidates.”

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Barbara Mikulski

Barbara Mikulski was a prominent United States Senator from Maryland, serving from 1987 to 2019. She was the longest-serving woman in the history of the United States Congress and was known for her advocacy on issues such as science, technology, and health care. more

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