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Cathy McMorris Rodgers

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Cathy McMorris Rodgers is a Republican politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 5th congressional district from 2005 to 2023. Born on May 22, 1969, she was the first woman from Washington to serve in Congress. During her tenure, she held various leadership positions, including Chair of the House Republican Conference, where she focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development. McMorris Rodgers has been an advocate for policies that support families and small businesses, and she has worked on initiatives related to energy and natural resources, reflecting the interests of her constituents in Eastern Washington.

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Mar 13, 2019

The status quo is not acceptable. We can, and we must do better.

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Mar 13, 2019

I thank her for her efforts to make our roads safer, and I stand with you as an ally in your fight.

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Mar 13, 2019

Marijuana is the most common drug found in fatally injured drivers.

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Mar 13, 2019

I joined Republican Leader Walden and Representative Latta on a letter to Chairman Pallone yesterday asking that we continue our work in a bipartisan manner again this Congress.

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Mar 13, 2019

Self-driving cars offer a technology-based solution that will save lives if the Government regulations are updated from their 1970s approach over brake pedals and steering wheels.

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Mar 13, 2019

I thank her for her efforts to make roads safer.

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Mar 13, 2019

Reducing impaired driving is a bipartisan issue. We all care deeply about protecting lives on the roadways.

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Mar 12, 2019

Our goal is to make sure that we are doing everything we can to protect workers and especially those who routinely handle all manner of potentially hazardous chemicals.

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Mar 11, 2019

It is apparent the goal is not about protecting consumers, innovation, and internet. It is about scoring political points.

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Mar 11, 2019

I will yield back and just urge again that we come together and do this in a bipartisan way.

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Mar 11, 2019

I continue to seek a bipartisan solution to address this issue of net neutrality and I believe that there is bipartisan support for the bright lines for, you know, making clear no blocking, not throttling, nor paid prioritization.

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Mar 11, 2019

This bill is not going to pass the Senate. It is not going to be signed into law and it is not really intended to do that.

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Mar 11, 2019

I am very disappointed to see the majority moving forward without really seeking a bipartisan solution.

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Mar 5, 2019

It means that there are more opportunities for people to find better-paying jobs and have an opportunity for a better life.

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Mar 5, 2019

We spend all this time focused on things these children may never be good at, but we spend no time nurturing the skills they already have a talent for.

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Mar 5, 2019

I want to thank Chair Schakowsky for organizing this hearing today and for including all the voices at the table.

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Mar 5, 2019

Employing people with disabilities fosters innovation and it creates a stronger workplace culture.

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Mar 5, 2019

Today we are focused on an issue I have led on for quite some time: diversity in the tech industry.

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Mar 5, 2019

As my colleague Congresswoman Kelly just said, we organized the Diversifying Tech Caucus in 2015.

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Mar 5, 2019

I also would like to recognize my good friend from Illinois, Robin Kelly.

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Mar 5, 2019

A vibrant and dynamic workplace with women, people of color, people with disabilities, reflects the promise of America.

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Feb 27, 2019

I believe that we must play a role in reducing carbon emissions and being good stewards of our natural resources.

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Feb 27, 2019

I believe that these and other realistic market-based solutions that incentivize use and investment in clean energy resources are the answer, not the big government proposals that harm our economy.

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Feb 27, 2019

Clearly, the climate is changing and global industrial activity is a contributing factor.

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Feb 26, 2019

I believe it is crucial to support those who serve as role models and encourage young women in this country.

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