Congresswoman Cathy McMorris

Last Tuesday, Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) launched Round 2 of YouTube Senator/Representative of the Week by asking you to offer your thoughts on two important issues facing Congress right now: how to eliminate wasteful spending and whether 401k plans should be nationalized . On the Senate Hub , you put forth 77 insightful suggestions in response to McCaskill's question about how the United States could cut back on wasteful spending. Bill from Ozark, Missouri, suggested that the government "stop the 'cost-plus' arrangement that allows a contractor to name its own price for services rendered," while pbg22 advised,"Don't limit ... Read Full Story

McCain has to pick a women for vice President . Not saying McCain should or that would be best. McCain must pick a woman for vice President. They say the truth is a dangerous thing. They also say the truth shall set you free. The truth is McCain is not doing so well. For the past few months he has been doing poorly in all of the polls. I know the polls are not always right but still it does not look good. The McCain campaign even came out and said he was going to have a tough time. Why? John McCain spends most ... Read Full Story

Meet Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers. "We need health care reform," says Rep. Rodgers on her Web site , but she is not convinced current proposals provide the answer: You're invited to sign up on a first-come, first-served basis to join us when BlogHer moderates a telephone conference call with Rep. Rodgers at 12:30 p.m. Eastern, 9:30 a.m. Pacific on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Please add your name below and any blog URL if you have one (that's not required :). We'll be back in touch with the phone number and logistics. We have room for a group of 15-20 bloggers, who will join BlogHer's ... Read Full Story

This time it was a Republican's turns to discuss health care reform as BlogHer continues it's series of bi-partisan conference calls connecting women with legislators. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers spent time answering questions on everything from pre-existing conditions to her stance on the public option. You can hear audio of BlogHer's call with McMorris Rodgers here: Or read the transcript here on BlogHer.com . We want YOU to participate in our next call - stay tuned and be part of the conversation. Read Full Story

Senator Sam Brownback and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers will join Family Research Council's Blogs for Life, on Thursday, January 22, 2009. The conference will also feature several prominent conservative voices including Amanda Carpenter, Jill Stanek, Michael New, Ph.D., Charmaine Yoest, Ph.D., Michael Illions, Peter Shinn, Chris Gacek, J.D., and Martha Shuping, M.D. all speaking with bloggers live from Family Research Council's headquarters. Full release Read Full Story