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March 3, 2015

Sen. Barbara Mikulski, Longest-Serving Woman in Congress, to Retire 
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And Maryland Democratic Senator Barbara Mikulski, the longest-serving
woman in congressional history, has announced she will not seek
re-election next year. Mikulski said she wanted to spend her remaining
time in the Senate working for her constituents, instead of fundraising.

Sen. Barbara Mikulski: "I had to decide how I would spend my
time—fighting for my job or fighting for their job? Do I spend my time
raising money, or do I spend my time raising hell?"

Senator Mikulski has served in Congress since 1977, spearheading
measures for fair pay and coverage of women's preventive healthcare, and
paving the way for women to wear pants on the Senate floor.

 

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