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Melissa A. HART, Congress, PA (1962)

HART Melissa A. , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa., April 4, 1962; graduated from North Allegheny High School, North Allegheny, Pa.; B.A., Washington…

Women in the 112th Congress

This table provides the name and state of the women serving in the 112th Congress, which began in 2011. There are 80 women in the House of Representatives and 17 women in the Senate. State…

Kennedy, Robert Francis

(Encyclopedia) Kennedy, Robert Francis, 1925–68, American politician, U.S. Attorney General (1961–64), b. Brookline, Mass., younger brother of President John F. Kennedy and son of Joseph P. Kennedy.…

Chakwera, Lazarus McCarthy

(Encyclopedia) Chakwera, Lazarus McCarthy, 1955–, Malawian political and religious leader. After studying theology in Malawi, South Africa, and the United States, he taught at several seminaries,…

Best American Journalism of the 20th Century

The following works were chosen as the 20th century's best American journalism by a panel of experts assembled by New York University's journalism department.John Hersey: “Hiroshima,” The…

Dennis McCARTHY, Congress, NY (1814-1886)

McCARTHY Dennis , a Representative from New York; born in Salina, N.Y., March 19, 1814; pursued an academic course; attended Valley Academy, Salina, N.Y.; engaged in the manufacture of salt;…

Karen McCARTHY, Congress, MO (1947-2010)

McCARTHY Karen , a Representative from Missouri; born in Haverhill, Essex County, Mass., March 18, 1947; graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School, Shawnee Mission, Kans., 1965; B.A.,…

Winchell, Walter

(Encyclopedia) Winchell, Walter, 1897–1972, journalist and broadcaster, b. New York City as Walter Winchel. He performed in vaudeville, and adopted a marquee's misspelling of his surname. After…

Proxmire, William

(Encyclopedia) Proxmire, William (Edward William Proxmire), 1915–2005, U.S. senator (1957–89), b. Lake Forest, Ill. He worked in army counterintelligence during World War II and later entered…

Women in the 109th Congress

Sources: www.house.gov and www.senate.gov Blacks in the 109th Congress (42 in House: 42 Democrats; 1 Democrat in Senate) State House Senate Alabama Artur Davis (D)   California…