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Most Powerful Speaker
"Uncle Joe" cannon became known as on e of the most powerful speakers in congress -
First Women
Representative Jeannette Rankin of Montana became the first woman Member. -
Finances
Congress has the authority over financial matters -
Debt
Congress pays of the debt in the united states -
Powers
Powers are separated between congress making sure not one person has too much power -
President
The president has the power to veto legislation, every bill that is passed through congress must go to the president to be approved or vetoed.