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

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

Congresswoman Cathy McMorris has received a 100% rating from key veterans groups including the American Veterans and the Vietnam Veterans of America for her work and votes during the 109th Congress. The Vietnam Veterans for America and the American Veterans gave a perfect score to McMorris for votes taken on legislation important to veterans including the Flag Protection Act, Veterans Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act, Veterans Benefits Improvement Act, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visiting Center Act, Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Management Improvement Act, National Defense Authorization Appropriation bills, and Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriation bills. The Veterans of Foreign War released a ... Read Full Story

Feb 2007 Cathy McMorris Rodgers is the new co-chairwoman of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. The Democrat co-chairwoman is Rep. Lois Capps, D-Calif. The caucus has pushed for pay equity, tougher child support enforcement, women's health programs and law protecting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Read Full Story