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Reece won the special election by a landslide over Democrat opponent William W. Faw,<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=378466 TN District 1 - Special Election Race - May 16, 1961]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved August 10, 2021.</ref> who received the endorsement of U.S. senator [[Estes Kefauver|Carey Estes Kefauver]].<ref name=bio/> Upon entering the House, she established a record of conservatism and supporting business interests, advocating for President [[John F. Kennedy]] to bring back tariffs on certain products made from glass.<ref name=bio/><ref>[https://www.encyclopedia.com/women/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/reece-louise-goff-1898-1970 Reece, Louise Goff (1898–1970)]. ''Encyclopedia.com''. Retrieved August 10, 2021.</ref> Reece also opposed using federal money to increase the salaries of teachers, saying:<ref name=bio/>
 
Reece won the special election by a landslide over Democrat opponent William W. Faw,<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=378466 TN District 1 - Special Election Race - May 16, 1961]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved August 10, 2021.</ref> who received the endorsement of U.S. senator [[Estes Kefauver|Carey Estes Kefauver]].<ref name=bio/> Upon entering the House, she established a record of conservatism and supporting business interests, advocating for President [[John F. Kennedy]] to bring back tariffs on certain products made from glass.<ref name=bio/><ref>[https://www.encyclopedia.com/women/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/reece-louise-goff-1898-1970 Reece, Louise Goff (1898–1970)]. ''Encyclopedia.com''. Retrieved August 10, 2021.</ref> Reece also opposed using federal money to increase the salaries of teachers, saying:<ref name=bio/>
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This is somewhat similar to her husband's [[anti-Communist]] attitudes towards subversion; B. Carroll Reece was the chair and namesake of the '''[[Reece Committee]]''' during the 83rd Congress which investigated [[subversion]] among tax-exempt foundations.
 
This is somewhat similar to her husband's [[anti-Communist]] attitudes towards subversion; B. Carroll Reece was the chair and namesake of the '''[[Reece Committee]]''' during the 83rd Congress which investigated [[subversion]] among tax-exempt foundations.
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