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- Born: July 20, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland
- Assumed office: January 6, 1987
- Party: Democrat
- Alma mater: Mount Saint Agnes College, University of Maryland
- Previous position held: Maryland Representative, 3rd district
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Democrat Barbara Mikulski is the senior U.S. Senator from Maryland. She also served in the U.S. House of Representatives for a decade. In 2007, Mikulski announced her endorsement of Sen. Hillary Clinton for the Democratic Party's nomination for President.
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Early Life
Mikulski attended grad school at the University of Maryland, where she earned a master's degree in social work. She soon became a social activist around Baltimore and first attempted to run for Senate in 1974. Though it was unsuccessful, she was elected to the House two years later. -
Political Career
Mikulski has served in the Senate for longer than any other current female Senator, and is tied for the 22nd most senior senator of either gender. She is also the Dean of the Women Senators. -
Positions
- Opposes predatory lending
- Strongly supports NASA
- Voted against using Armed Forces in Iraq in 1991 and 2002
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Barbara Mikulski Questions
Whats the best beach in or around Santa Barbara? 2 AnswersHere is the description of the beaches in Santa Barbara you can choose the one that suits you: East Beach (E. Cabrillo Blvd) is the large stretch of sand along ... read more
What do you guys think of the Barbara E. case? 2 AnswersHmm. I can kind of understand both sides, though I choose to side with Barbara. "That case was decided on Tuesday, with a Bundesarbeitsgericht (state labor cour... read more
How does Santa Barbara make money? 1 AnswerLike most towns and cities Santa Barbara has a government that collects taxes from residents and businesses. You can read a comprehensive report on the finances... read more



