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Also Known As Barbara Ann Mikulski
Born July 20, 1936 (age 88) • Baltimore • Maryland
Title / Office United States Senate (1987-2017), United States • House of Representatives (1977-1987), United States
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Awards And Honors Presidential Medal of Freedom (2015)

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