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Artistic Design
Artistic Design
Artistic Design
The Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey describes the importance of using the same design for her campaign material throughout her political career.
The Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey, U.S. Representative of California
Committee Assignments
Committee Assignments
Committee Assignments
The Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey reflects on how she prioritized which committees she sought to serve on throughout her time in Congress.
The Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey, U.S. Representative of California
Competitive Basketball
Competitive Basketball
Competitive Basketball
The Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey remembers being the first woman on the Members' basketball team.
The Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey, U.S. Representative of California
Harsh Reality
Harsh Reality
Harsh Reality
The Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey remembers learning why some Members did not prioritize creating friendships within Congress.
The Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey, U.S. Representative of California
"It Was Important That I Be Popular"
"It Was Important That I Be Popular"
"It Was Important That I Be Popular"
The Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey recalls the lessons she learned growing up in the 1950s.
The Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey, U.S. Representative of California
Making a Choice
Making a Choice
Making a Choice
The Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey remembers choosing to focus on her district instead of correcting the paternalism she witnessed in the House.
The Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey, U.S. Representative of California
Out of Iraq
Out of Iraq
Out of Iraq
The Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey reflects on her colleagues' reluctance to vote against war in 2005.
The Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey, U.S. Representative of California
Protest in the Senate
Protest in the Senate
Protest in the Senate
The Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey recalls visiting the Senate with other House Members to discuss discrimination against women with Senator Jesse Helms of North Carolina, chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
The Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey, U.S. Representative of California
Standing Out
Standing Out
Standing Out
The Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey remembers how she set herself apart from the other candidates during her first congressional campaign in 1992.
The Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey, U.S. Representative of California
Welfare Mother in Congress
Welfare Mother in Congress
Welfare Mother in Congress
The Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey describes talking openly to her colleagues about her experiences as a single mother on welfare.
The Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey, U.S. Representative of California
"You Think I'm Pat Schroeder"
"You Think I'm Pat Schroeder"
"You Think I'm Pat Schroeder"
The Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey recalls being mistaken for Representative Pat Schroeder of Colorado.
The Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey, U.S. Representative of California
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