Congressional Send-Off - 6:43
with Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA)
Posted Dec 23, 2016
Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA) was sworn in to the 105th Congress in 1998, succeeding her late husband, Congressman Walter H. Capps. She reflects back on her 18 years of service, highlighting issues and legislation that shaped her time in office.
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