Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who represents the east side of Manhattan and part of Queens, wielded more influence over the past two years than most of her colleagues in the city's Congressional delegation. She raised more than $200,000 for the Democrats' House campaign committee, played a lead role in a high-profile dust-up over how Republicans treat women and helped preserve funding for the Second Avenue subway.
Of the 13 people who represent parts of the city in Congress, 10 are seeking—and very likely to win—reelection. But what do they do in Washington, on legislation, for their party and for their districts?
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