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We, the women of the Senate, with President Obama by our side, will keep fighting - our shoulders square, our lipstick on - because you deserve equal pay for your hard work.
Barbara Mikulski
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Barbara Mikulski
Age: 88
Born: 1936
Born: July 20
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Barbara Ann Mikulski
Barbara A. Mikulski
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