McKinney, Cynthia A

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US Representative Cynthia McKinney is the first African-American woman from the state of Georgia to be elected to Congress. As an outspoken advocate for the poor, McKinney has headed the Democratic Party's efforts to thwart the Republican's attempts at overhauling the welfare system.

Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1996
United States. Congress, McKinney, Cynthia

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Thurmond, Strom

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Strom Thurmond is the consummate politician whose career spanned six fiery decades. As South Carolina senator, he was a segregationist but with the increasing number of black votes, the astute Thurmond was one of the first to provide federal funds and services for blacks.

Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1992

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Waters, Maxine

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California state legislator Maxine Waters is not famous for her tact and diplomacy. However, she has always championed the less fortunate, women, and the minorities. Waters' fiery personality albeit abusive has made her a strong and effective leader.

Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1992
California, Waters, Maxine

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Subjects list: Officials and employees, Biography, Women legislators, African American legislators, South Carolina, United States. Congress. Senate, Thurmond, Strom
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