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In Congress, Majette was friend to working families
Born to a working-class family, Denise Majette learned early the value of hard work, the importance of dedication to public service, and strong religious beliefs.

These values formed the solid foundation, which guided her early beginnings and her rise to become one of the first African American women to attend Yale University and Duke University School of Law.

Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2002, Rep. Majette was a friend to working people and their families.

She voted 93 percent favorably on issues, which concerned labor. Twice during her term she invited labor leaders to breakfast with her to discuss issues, something they say no other U.S.
Congress member had ever done. She is recognized as a talented legislator who fights for issues affecting seniors, veterans, and children.

Jobs and the economy are also very important to her.
“Health care costs more. Gas costs more. Food costs more,” said Majette. “It’s harder to find jobs, people are getting paid less, and their paychecks don’t stretch as far. And what are Republicans doing?

Working on more tax breaks for big corporations that send American jobs overseas.
We have to do better.”

And many in Georgia believe that she will — as our new U.S Senator.