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A Different Style
A Different Style
A Different Style
The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz explains how women often brought a different style to the legislative arena.
The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz, U.S. Representative of Pennsylvania
Changing Expectations
Changing Expectations
Changing Expectations
The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz speaks about how her generation navigated changing gender roles resulting from the women's rights movement.
The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz, U.S. Representative of Pennsylvania
Gender and Fundraising
Gender and Fundraising
Gender and Fundraising
The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz shares her thoughts on the role gender plays in raising money for Congress.
The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz, U.S. Representative of Pennsylvania
Lots of Determination
Lots of Determination
Lots of Determination
The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz speaks about her determination and direct approach as a Representative.
The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz, U.S. Representative of Pennsylvania
Moment to Seize
Moment to Seize
Moment to Seize
The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz discusses her early experience in women's health care.
The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz, U.S. Representative of Pennsylvania
Offering Advice
Offering Advice
Offering Advice
The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz recalls how she sought to help new Members find their way in Congress.
The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz, U.S. Representative of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Delegation
Pennsylvania Delegation
Pennsylvania Delegation
The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz describes the resistance she faced from an all-male delegation.
The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz, U.S. Representative of Pennsylvania
Qualified to Lead
Qualified to Lead
Qualified to Lead
The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz reveals how women candidates needed to convince people they could succeed in politics despite their gender.
The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz, U.S. Representative of Pennsylvania
Significance of the First Woman Speaker
Significance of the First Woman Speaker
Significance of the First Woman Speaker
The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz discusses the importance of a woman serving as Speaker of the House.
The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz, U.S. Representative of Pennsylvania
Unique Background
Unique Background
Unique Background
The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz explains how her unique background in social services and health care made it difficult for others to classify her political qualifications.
The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz, U.S. Representative of Pennsylvania
Welcoming Presence
Welcoming Presence
Welcoming Presence
The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz recalls how women Members helped each other in Congress and how the U.S. House included Members from diverse backgrounds and districts.
The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz, U.S. Representative of Pennsylvania
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