Congress

New York's Congressional Districts

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New York is a U.S. state with two senators in the United States Senate and 27 representatives in the United States House of Representatives.

Includes a summary of the Senators and Representatives and a map of the districts in New York State.

A Woman in the House (and Senate)

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Copies: 7

"This woman's place is in the house—The House of Representatives!"

That was the slogan of Bella Abzug's successful 1970 election campaign. But from the first Congress, in 1789, until the 65th Congress, in 1917, women served in neither the House of Representatives nor the Senate. It wasn't until a suffragist from Montana named Jeannette Rankin won her state's congressional election that women first came to the House. "I may be the first woman member of Congress," she declared, "but I won't be the last." She wasn't, but it's been slow going.

Author:

Ilene Cooper

Lexile:

1040L

History and Functions of Congress (1996)

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The Just the Facts™ Learning Series explores United States History in a fast-paced style that makes learning fun.

Grade Level:

High

Length:

00:30

The Executive Branch (2005)

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Standard Deviants School is an educational and entertaining, lesson-based learning supplement developed from the award-winning Standard Deviants teaching style. Written to meet state educational standards, each module is clearly organized by lesson topic and includes full classroom performance rights.

Grade Level:

Middle

High

Length:

00:18

The Congress (2004)

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Grade Level:

Middle

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Length:

00:35

14 Women: They're Women. They're Powerful. They're Senators. (2008)

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When the historic 109th Congress convened, the number of women in the Senate increased to an unprecedented 14. Now, their struggle to balance family and politics is chronicled in this heartwarming look at the most powerful women in America. A story of perseverance and poise, 14 Women will inspire and uplift audiences of all ages!

Grade Level:

Middle

High

Length:

01:10

14 Women: They're Women. They're Powerful. They're Senators.