Rep. Stacey Plaskett, who represents the U.S. Virgin Islands, received cheers and jeers as she inquired why members of Congress elected by U.S. territories were not included in the roll call for House speaker during the 119th Congress convening on Jan. 3.
New Congress: Minorities gain but still overwhelmingly white
By Matthew Daly Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Just like college freshmen, newly elected members of the House descended on Washington last Monday for a week of orientation, a class […]