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Murray becomes first female president pro tempore in Senate

Headline from Bowling Green Daily News

Washington Democrat Patty Murray has become the first female president pro tempore of the Senate. That senior member of the majority party acts as Senate president when the vice president

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  1. KGW Portland

    What is the Senate pro tempore? Patty Murray becomes first woman to hold position (opens KGW Portland)

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    Murray was sworn in as the Senate pro tempore, making her the first woman in the position.

  2. Bowling Green Daily News

    Murray becomes first female president pro tempore in Senate (opens Bowling Green Daily News)

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    Washington Democrat Patty Murray has become the first female president pro tempore of the Senate. That senior member of the majority party acts as Senate president when the vice president

  3. Los Angeles Times

    Patty Murray becomes first female Senate president pro tem, third in line to presidency (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Washington Democrat Patty Murray has become the first female president pro tempore of the Senate, which puts her third in line to the presidency.

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