Jews take root in Capitol Hill

Democrats may have conquered both houses of Congress, and so have Jewish politicians.

Number of Jewish senators rises from 11 t o13 and number of Jewish representatives jumps to 30 thanks to six new faces creating all-time high of Jewish politicians in Congress.

Another precedent: First Muslim elected to House

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