A blend of feminist ideals and feminine ways
CONVENTION. The U.S. House of Representatives is a male domain. Deals are cut between pickup basketball games in the House gym, and legislative strategy is still crafted over cigars and bourbon in musty cloakrooms. Only 22 of the 435 House members are female, and they are regarded warily by the Capitol's male denizens. Women in Congress must not whine, they must not pout and they most certainly must never cry. They must overcome all the stereotypes that many Congressmen, like some other males, have not yet...
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