User Profile for Rep. Lynn Woolsey (lwoolsey)

Bio: Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey, the first former welfare mother to serve in Congress, is in her eighth term as the representative from California’s 6th District. As co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Woolsey is a vocal leader on progressive issues, particularly those dealing with children and families. A passionate and outspoken opponent of the Iraq war, she has helped move public opinion against President Bush’s failed Iraq policy. As the chairwoman of the Committee on Education and Labor’s Workforce Protections Subcommittee, Woolsey helps to oversee policies that affect millions of American workers. One of Woolsey’s top priorities has been a legislative package that aims to help parents manage the challenge of the balance between work and family. Woolsey is also a senior member of the House Committee on Science and Technology, where she works to reduce American dependence on foreign oil and promote the use of clean, efficient energy sources.

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