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Attracting the Interest of the Press
Attracting the Interest of the Press
Attracting the Interest of the Press
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson recalls limited interested of the Washington press corps.
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson, U.S. Representative of Connecticut
Balancing Family and Congress
Balancing Family and Congress
Balancing Family and Congress
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson recalls the importance of balancing family responsibilities and her work as a Member of Congress.
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson, U.S. Representative of Connecticut
Campaign Literature
Campaign Literature
Campaign Literature
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson discusses designing campaign literature while keeping costs low, and which motifs were effective for her race.
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson, U.S. Representative of Connecticut
"Freshmen Are to Be Seen but Not Heard"
"Freshmen Are to Be Seen but Not Heard"
"Freshmen Are to Be Seen but Not Heard"
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson describes speaking on the House Floor.
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson, U.S. Representative of Connecticut
On the Campaign Trail
On the Campaign Trail
On the Campaign Trail
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson recalls campaign decorum in 1982.
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson, U.S. Representative of Connecticut
Overcoming Resistance
Overcoming Resistance
Overcoming Resistance
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson describes the way she maneuvered for a seat on the Ways and Means Committee.
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson, U.S. Representative of Connecticut
"Rules of the Game"
"Rules of the Game"
"Rules of the Game"
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson describes her willingness to challenge the powerful chair of the Ways and Means Committee, Representative Dan Rostenkowski of Illinois.
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson, U.S. Representative of Connecticut
"Those Machines Only Build Muscles"
"Those Machines Only Build Muscles"
"Those Machines Only Build Muscles"
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson protests inequalities in the separate House gym facilities for men and women.
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson, U.S. Representative of Connecticut
Ways and Means Subcommittee Chair
Ways and Means Subcommittee Chair
Ways and Means Subcommittee Chair
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson emphasizes the value of debate and input from others when considering amendments and drafting legislation.
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson, U.S. Representative of Connecticut
Women Members in Leadership
Women Members in Leadership
Women Members in Leadership
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson relays her thoughts on women as policy makers and the value of a collaborative approach.
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson, U.S. Representative of Connecticut
Women Representing Rural Districts
Women Representing Rural Districts
Women Representing Rural Districts
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson discusses the challenges women from rural districts faced when running for Congress.
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson, U.S. Representative of Connecticut
Women's Perspectives and Committee Service
Women's Perspectives and Committee Service
Women's Perspectives and Committee Service
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson discusses the ways women gained influence in Congress.
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson, U.S. Representative of Connecticut
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