2012 Election Brings Stunning Array of Firsts for Women in Congress

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Binders full of women—a record number—will go to Congress, marking a flurry of firsts. By Abigail Pesta.

Published Nov. 8 2012 4:45AM EST

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Women made history this week, scoring a slew of interesting firsts for Congress, including the first openly gay person in the Senate, the first Asian-American woman in the Senate, and the first Hindu-American in Congress.

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2012 Election Brings Stunning Array of Firsts for Women in Congress

Binders full of women—a record number—will go to Congress, marking a flurry of firsts. By Abigail Pesta.

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