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1971-1980
Appointed Chairman of Committee of Nine (established by North Atlantic Assembly)
Served on National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse
Appointed United States Senate's first female page
Interviewed and Filmed in Numerous Television News Programs
Spoke about Nixon, Desegregation, and Pension Reform, and Watergate, and Abortion
Published "Who Makes War"
Vetoed War Powers Resolution
Met with celebrity artists and performers
Received Honors and Recognition
U.S. President Nixon Resignation
Led Pension Reform Act (ERISA)
Campaigned for Re-election
Traveled to Egypt
Co-sponsored Age Discrimination in Employment amendments
Supported Equal Rights
Received the John Dewey Award
Participated in Review of Anti-Trust Laws
Met with U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Frank Church to discuss SALT (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks)
Established U.S. Senate Service Record
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