article_snippet: In a 2014 interview, Mikulski said Mikulski approach as chair of the Appropriations panel was 'to focus with civility and courtesy.
article_snippet: In Mikulski state, Mikulski has been fiercely protective of the environment, especially Chesapeake Bay issues.
article_snippet: Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell described Mikulski at the time as forceful and results-oriented. '
article_snippet: I think Mikulski's terrific,' Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said.
article_snippet: Mikulski had been seen as more engaging and approachable than Mikulski predecessors as appropriations chairman, the late Sens.
article_snippet: Mikulski had spent decades honing relationships with members of both parties, learning members of both parties needs and end goals.
article_snippet: Mikulski knows that if you know somebody and what they want, you can help they be successful. 
article_snippet: And when you help people be successful, Republicans or Democrats, that's how you move bills,' said Democratic Sen. Patty Murray of Washington, a Mikulski protege.
article_snippet: Mikulski has also been an active advocate of equal pay for women.