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Sobbing Dem Says She Was ‘Forced Back’ To DC To Vote On ‘Disastrous’ Trump Bill
Democratic Colorado Rep. Brittany Pettersen held back tears on Thursday as she claimed Congress “forced” her to vote on President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful” bill. Pettersen said she struggled to hold back her tears…
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About Brittany Pettersen
Brittany Louise Pettersen is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative from Colorado's 7th congressional district since 2023. She previously served as a member of the Colorado Senate from the 22nd district, and in the Colorado House of Representatives, representing the 28th district. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Everything about Brittany Pettersen →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- member of the Colorado House of Representatives, member of the State Senate of Colorado, United States representative, United States representative
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- December 6, 1981
- Website
- http://www.brittanypettersen.com/