When was Juanita Millender-McDonald born?

Juanita Millender-McDonald was born on 7 September 1938 in Birmingham.

What positions has Juanita Millender-McDonald held?

Positions held by Juanita Millender-McDonald include: United States representative (2007–2007); United States representative (2005–2007); United States representative (2003–2005); United States representative (2001–2003); United States representative (1999–2001).

Where did Juanita Millender-McDonald study?

Juanita Millender-McDonald was educated at University of Redlands, University of Southern California, California State University, Los Angeles, USC Rossier School of Education.

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Juanita Millender-McDonald

Congresswoman (1938-2007)

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Juanita Millender-McDonald (September 7, 1938 – April 22, 2007) was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1996 until her death in 2007, representing California's 37th congressional district, which includes most of South Central Los Angeles and the city of Long Beach, California. She was a member of the Democratic Party.

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Born: 7 September 1938 wd
Place of birth: Birmingham wd
Died: 22 April 2007 wd
Place of death: Carson wd
Citizenship: United States wd
Occupation: politician, teacher wd
Political party: Democratic Party wd
Education: University of Redlands, University of Southern California, California State University, Los Angeles, USC Rossier School of Education, Los Angeles Harbor College wd

Positions held wd

United States representative (4 January 2007 – 21 April 2007)
United States representative (4 January 2005 – 3 January 2007)
United States representative (7 January 2003 – 3 January 2005)
United States representative (3 January 2001 – 3 January 2003)
United States representative (6 January 1999 – 3 January 2001)
United States representative (7 January 1997 – 3 January 1999)
United States representative (26 March 1996 – 3 January 1997)
member of the California State Assembly (1993–1996)
mayor (1991–1992)
member (since 1990)
delegate (1984–1984)
United States representative

About

On December 19, 2006, Millender-McDonald was named Chairwoman of the House Committee on House Administration for the 110th Congress. She was the first African-American woman to chair the committee. She was also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus and of the New Democrat Coalition and was considered a front-runner for the job of Secretary of Transportation if John Kerry had been elected president in 2004.

Questions

When was Juanita Millender-McDonald born?: Juanita Millender-McDonald was born on 7 September 1938 in Birmingham.
What positions has Juanita Millender-McDonald held?: Positions held by Juanita Millender-McDonald include: United States representative (2007–2007); United States representative (2005–2007); United States representative (2003–2005); United States representative (2001–2003); United States representative (1999–2001).
Where did Juanita Millender-McDonald study?: Juanita Millender-McDonald was educated at University of Redlands, University of Southern California, California State University, Los Angeles, USC Rossier School of Education.

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