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On the Hill November 18, 2006

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About Pat Schroeder

Women are making a mark on the Capitol. Nancy Pelosi became the first female speaker of the House and of the newly-elected members of Congress, at least 12 are women (some races were still undecided Saturday). That brings the total number of women in Congress to at least 87.

Reporter Jill Morrison catches up with some of the freshman females, to see if they think more women in Congress will make a difference on Capitol Hill. Thanks to the Capitol News Connection in Washington, D.C., for this story.

Then, Bill and Barbara chat with former congresswoman Pat Schroeder, who reflects on how things have changed since she was first elected to congress in 1972. She was one of just 15 women in congress at the time. Ms. Schroeder served 12 terms in congress and also ran for president.