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Margaret “Molly” Hurley, a member of Congressman John Joseph Moakley’s district staff from 1977 to 2001, reflects on her years working for the Congressman. She discusses her job responsibilities; Moakley’s relationships with his staff members; Moakley’s commitment to constituent service; her own feelings towards Moakley; and Moakley’s reputation as a kind and committed legislator. She concludes by discussing the work that she did as a member of Congressman Stephen Lynch’s district staff.