Who is Barbara Lee

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Congresswoman Barbara Lee

California Representative Barbara Lee is one of the most outspoken and progressive members of Congress. Since her election in 1998, she has served as the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and the co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Congresswoman Lee also achieved widespread attention for being the only person in either chamber of Congress who voted against the authorization of use of force following the September 11, 2001 attacks in the United States. Read on to learn more about Congresswoman Barbara Lee.

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As the co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Congresswoman Barbara Lee has a powerful influence on policy.
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    elle Jun 29, 2010 @ 5:29 pm | delete
    Surprised to read we graduated from same High School, she 3 yrs earlier. I like her and wished she had stay in the area, representing the San Fernando Valley.

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