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Cindy Hyde-Smith defeats Democrat Mike Espy, becomes first Mississippi woman elected to Congress – USA TODAY

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USA TODAY Cindy Hyde-Smith defeats Democrat Mike Espy, becomes first Mississippi woman elected to CongressUSA TODAY“Mississippi was one of the last two states to have never elected a woman to Congress," said Debbie Walsh, director of the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University. “While Cindy Hyde-Smith got Mississippi out of that undistinguished …Cindy Hyde-Smith becomes Mississippi's 1st woman elected to CongressWABC-TV Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith wins Mississippi US Senate runoff amid racial controversiesCNNCindy Hyde-Smith defeats Mike Espy in Senate runoff, becomes state's first woman elected to CongressMississippi TodayKTLAall 2,551…

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US Lawmakers Seek to Permit Religious Head Coverings in Congress – Voice of America

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Voice of America US Lawmakers Seek to Permit Religious Head Coverings in CongressVoice of AmericaFor almost 200 years, the House of Representatives – part of the United States Congress – has barred lawmakers from wearing hats. But this year, voters in Minnesota elected Ilhan Omar to represent them in the House. Omar, who was born in Somalia and is …Muslim Congresswoman to Work to Allow Hijab in the US CongressMorocco World News all 3 news articles » us congress – Google News

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One of the first two Muslim women in US Congress is already battling a fake news campaign – Quartz

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The Nation. One of the first two Muslim women in US Congress is already battling a fake news campaignQuartzSince her historic win on Nov. 6 as the first Somali-American Muslim woman in Congress, Ilhan Omar has been very busy: attending House freshman orientation in Washington DC, making friends with other elected progressive women, working to lift a ban …Congressperson-Elect Ilhan Omar Is Making Real the Promise of the American ExperimentThe Nation. Laura Loomer banned from Twitter after criticizing Ilhan OmarNBCNews.comLaura Loomer got permanently kicked off Twitter for telling the truth! Watch…

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Democrats push to allow religious headwear within US Congress – The Jerusalem Post

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The Jerusalem Post Democrats push to allow religious headwear within US CongressThe Jerusalem PostDemocrats push to allow religious headwear within U.S. Congress. Hats and head coverings of any kind were prohibited from the House following the passage of a motion on proper decorum in 1837. By MAYA MARGIT/THE MEDIA LINE. November 18, 2018 …Democrats Push To Allow Hijabs, Kippahs In US CongressThe Media Line Ilhan Omar in push to end head-covering ban in US CongressDaily NationFirst Muslim women in Congress: Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan OmarCNNRoll Call –History, Art & Archives – House.gov –Government…

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Puerto Rico seeks more funds, help from Congress post-Maria – The Seattle Times

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Puerto Rico seeks more funds, help from Congress post-MariaThe Seattle TimesSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's governor is imploring U.S. Congress to increase federal funding and approve several measures to help the island recover from Hurricane Maria, saying that the U.S. territory is still struggling more than a …and more » us congress – Google News

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First Muslim Women in US Congress Misled Voters About Views on Israel – Breaking Israel News

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Breaking Israel News First Muslim Women in US Congress Misled Voters About Views on IsraelBreaking Israel NewsIlhan Abdullahi Omar of Minnesota and Rashida Harbi Tlaib of Michigan will be the first two Muslim women ever to serve in the US Congress. Most of the media coverage since their election on November 6 has been effusive in praise of their Muslim …and more » us congress – Google News

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