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Representative from US Congress district HD-DC
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US House
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Eleanor Holmes Norton has served as the Delegate to the U.S. Congress from the District of Columbia since 1991. A member of the Democratic Party, she passionately advocates for the rights and needs of D.C. residents, emphasizing statehood and full voting rights. Born on June 13, 1937, in Charleston, South Carolina, Norton graduated from Yale Law School. Before her congressional career, she held important positions, including serving as the first woman to be the Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Known for her commitment to civil rights and social justice, Norton has been a prominent voice on issues such as education, healthcare, and urban development. Despite her non-voting status in Congress, she skillfully influences policy and champions the causes of her constituents.read less
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