Marjorie Margolies
Journalist and U.S. Congress member
Born
June 21st, 1942
83 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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A journalist and politician served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 to 1995. Started a career in journalism, including reporting for NBC and CBS. Elected to Congress as a Democrat from Pennsylvania, focused on women's issues and education reform. Lost re-election in 1994 after a single term. Continued to work in advocacy and consulting, contributing to various humanitarian efforts.
Served as the first woman elected to Congress from Pennsylvania
Worked as a journalist with NBC and CBS
Advanced women's issues and education reform
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