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Tom Downey Youngest Congressperson On Capitol Hill
The Kid on Capitol Hill Tom Downey at 27 is the youngest U S House member. He won in 1974 at 25 and represents his New York district with a mobile office and frequent home visits. He balances committee work voting in sessions and reading mail while pursuing tennis basketball and cello in his spare time.
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