WASHINGTON: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, known for her unwavering support of Pakistan, has passed away at the age of 74.
Her chief of staff, Lillie Conley, confirmed that Jackson Lee, who had been battling pancreatic cancer, died in Houston on Friday night with her family by her side.
Jackson Lee, a lifelong Democrat and advocate for progressive causes, was a formidable presence in the US Congress.
As the founder and co-chair of the Pakistan Caucus...