Recently, Congressman Diane Black was named to CQ Roll Call’s “25 Most Influential Women in Congress.” A 
profile of Congressman Black is included in CQ Weekly’s annual “power issue” which describes her as someone who “knows how to effectively make her case and turn her ideas into legislation” and adds that “her background as a nurse gives her particular sway when discussing her stalwart opposition to President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul.” Black released the following statement:
“I am humbled by this honor and grateful to see the accomplishments of women in Congress being recognized in this way,” said Congressman Diane Black. “Women bring a unique perspective to their work in Washington. We are multitaskers, caretakers, mothers, wives, grandmothers, and oftentimes the unofficial CFOs of our households. While there is much to celebrate about the gains that women have made in Congress, there is still work to be done.
Today, women comprise a majority of the U.S. population and vote at a higher rate than men, yet they still make up less than 20 percent of the House and Senate. I am proud to be part of the efforts to bring more conservative women into the fold and encourage their participation in the political process.”
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