A Quote by Elise Stefanik
In the 114th Congress, I had the privilege of serving on two of the most important Committees in the House of Representatives: the House Armed Services Committee and the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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I love serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, and I have especially enjoyed my time on the Ways and Means Committee.
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