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First woman of color elected to house leadership

First woman of color elected to house leadership

by Lauren Bally & Ross Krasner | Nov 30, 2016 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Rep. Linda Sanchez edged Rep. Barbara Lee Wednesday in a race for the vice chairwoman in the Democratic leadership in the House of Representatives. Usually a little watched contest, this one was different for its historic implications. No matter who...

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