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Barbara Ann Mikulski (born July 20 , 1936 ), a member of the Democratic Party , is the current Class III United States Senator representing the State Of Maryland . The first, and, to date, only, woman elected to represent Maryland in the Senate, she has served as senator since 1987, and is currently the most senior female U.S. Senator. EARLY LIFE AND ACTIVISM Born as the great-granddaughter of . During her high school years at the Institute Of Notre Dame , she worked in her parents' Grocery Store , delivering groceries to seniors in her neighborhood who were unable to leave their homes. After graduating from Mount Saint Agnes College (now a part of the Loyola College In Maryland ), she obtained her Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) from the University Of Maryland School Of Social Work . She worked as a Social Worker for Catholic charities and Baltimore's Department of Social Services, helping at-risk children and educating seniors about the Medicare program. Mikulski became an Activist social worker when she heard about plans to build a 16-lane highway through Baltimore's Fells Point neighborhood. She helped organize communities on both sides of the city and Stopped The Construction Of The Road , saving Fells Point and Baltimore's Inner Harbor . Mikulski's activism led to a seat on the Baltimore City Council in 1971. CONGRESSIONAL CAREER In 1974 she ran for the U.S. Senate for the first time, but was defeated by the Republican incumbent, Charles Mathias, Jr. It turned out to be the only time that Mikulski ever lost an election. In 1976 , she won the Democratic nomination for the 3rd Congressional District of Maryland after the incumbent, Paul Sarbanes , made a successful run for the Senate. She was easily elected in November, winning 76% of the vote. She was reelected four more times, never facing substantive opposition in the heavily Democratic district. In {Link without Title} {Link without Title} . Mikulski, popularly known as "Senator Barb," was re-elected with large majorities in 1992 , 1998 and 2004 . and actor David Hyde Pierce in promoting awareness of Alzheimer's Disease .]] Committee assignments As of April 2007, Mikulski serves on the following Senate Committees :
SENATE ACTION Senator Mikulski has taken a strong stance against Predatory Lending , even going so far as to take personal action against Fairbanks Capital , which is claimed to have illegally Foreclosed on over 100 homes in Maryland. Senator Mikulski is also a strong supporter of NASA and expanding exploration of space. In 2007, Mikulski endorsed fellow colleage, Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) for the President of the United States; Mikulski noted the leadership qualities within Clinton and cited her desire to break the "glass ceiling" by electing the first woman President. ELECTION HISTORY REFERENCES EXTERNAL LINKS
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