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Historic Washington women: Jennifer Dunn and Jolene Unsoeld

Historic Washington women: Jennifer Dunn and Jolene Unsoeld

Harley Soltes / The Seattle Times But Jennifer Dunn and Jolene Unsoeld shared something in common. Each one, in her own way, influenced Washington’s political landscape before even taking office in Congress. In 1981, Dunn became the first female chair of the Washington State Republican Party, a position she held for 11 years before being elected to the 8th Congressional District seat in 1992. During her time in D.C., Dunn became the highest-ranking woman in Congress as vice chair of…

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Cathy McMorris Rodgers gives GOP response to SOTU

Cathy McMorris Rodgers gives GOP response to SOTU

A familiar face in Olympia a decade ago is now familiar face across America after appearing on national TV Tuesday night. U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who represents Eastern Washington’s 5th Congressional District, gave the Republican response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address to Congress and the nation.  McMorris Rodgers was first elected to Congress in 2004 and is now the No. 4 ranking Republican in the House and the highest-ranking GOP woman in Congress. You can…

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