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Forbes: Women To Watch In The 119th U.S. Congress Freshman Class

By Erin Spencer Sairam January 14, 2025 The 119th Congress marked the first since 2016 with a decrease in women’s representation when it officially kicked off on January 3. Senator Angela Alsobrooks speaks at a press conference alongside other Senate Democrats outside the US Capitol on Priorities for the 119th Congress in Washington, DC, on […]

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The Baltimore Sun: Angela Alsobrooks Takes Historic Oath of Office as New Maryland Lawmakers Begin Session

By Sam Janesch January 3, 2025 Vice President Kamala Harris, right, holds a ceremonial swearing-in for Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., in the Old Senate Chamber at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) WASHINGTON — Angela Alsobrooks — with an oath to her country and a handshake from her mentor […]

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WUSA 9: Angela Alsobrooks sworn in as US Senator for Maryland

Senator Alsobrooks also met with members of the Congressional Black Caucus — before heading to the Capitol.

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WUSA 9: Angela Alsobrooks officially assumes her role as US Senator

By Lionel Donovan January 3, 2025 She met with members of the Congressional Black Caucus this morning, before heading to the Capitol to be sworn in. WASHINGTON — Angela Alsobrooks showcased some of Prince George’s County’s flair this morning as the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) welcomed its new and returning members. The former County Executive sat among […]

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ABC 7 WJLA: WATCH: Maryland’s Angela Alsobrooks among the first to be sworn in to US Senate

by Winston Rogers January 3, 2025 Angela Alsobrooks was sworn in as Maryland’s newest U.S. senator on Friday, making her the first black woman to represent the state in the Senate. WASHINGTON (7News) — Angela Alsobrooks was sworn in as Maryland’s newest U.S. senator on Friday, making her the first black woman to represent the state […]

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The Baltimore Sun: Angela Alsobrooks takes historic oath of office as Maryland lawmakers begin session

By Sam Janesch January 3, 2025 Vice President Kamala Harris, right, holds a ceremonial swearing-in for Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., in the Old Senate Chamber at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) WASHINGTON — Angela Alsobrooks — with an oath to her country and a handshake from her mentor and […]

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NBC 4 Washington: ‘Day of joy’: Alsobrooks sworn in as Maryland’s first Black US senator

By Darcy Spencer January 3, 2025 Former Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks made history Friday when she was sworn in as Maryland’s first Black U.S. senator. Alsobrooks was flanked by Sen. Chris Van Hollen, outgoing Sen. Ben Cardin and retired Sen. Barbara Mikulski as she was sworn in by her friend, Vice President Kamala Harris. […]

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