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U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D) California [photo via latimes.com]
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Joint Center Statement Commending Speaker Ryan and Senators Cortez Masto, Feinstein, Harris, Heinrich, and Tillis on Top Staff Diversity
Republican and Democratic leaders in Congress hired six top staff of color recently: House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) hired Jonathan Burks as chief of staff Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) hired Rey Benitez as communications director Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) hired Steve Haro as chief of staff Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) hired Clint Odom as legislative director Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) hired Virgillio Barerra as legislative director Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) hired Courtney Temple as legislative director
Kamala Harris Sworn in as California’s 1st Black U.S. Senator and 1st Indian American Senator – LA Times
Before friends and family in a packed chamber, Kamala Harris was sworn in as California’s newest U.S. senator Tuesday morning. She became the first black woman the Golden State has sent to the Senate and the first Indian American to ever serve in the body.
