Female Vets Say They'll Put Country First, Even On Capitol Hill

Date Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Category: Legislation - National

Only five female veterans have ever served in Congress, but 11 ran for seats in 2014, the most ever. A May 20, 2014 Pew Research Center poll from May found military service to be the No. 1 trait people in both parties want to see in a president. It has been added benefit for female candidates, helping to rebut any idea that they're not tough enough for elected office.

Read the full article at: NPR