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Adam Hamawy makes history as New Jersey’s first Muslim congressman

Adam Hamawy makes history as New Jersey’s first Muslim congressman Adam Hamawy, the surgeon who volunteered in Gaza, has won New Jersey’s 12th congressional district. He’ll make history as the state’s first Muslim and Egyptian-American congressman. A campaign centred on Palestine, healthcare and economic inequality now heads to Washington. Adam Hamawy, the surgeon who volunteered in Gaza, has won New Jersey’s 12th congressional district. He’ll make history as the state’s first Muslim and Egyp…

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