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Nancy Kassebaum Baker passes away at 94
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, the first woman elected to the US Senate without following a spouse into office, served Kansas for 18 years as a moderate Republican. She was elected in 1978, known for her independent stance and ability to work across party lines, and retired in 1996. She married former Senator Howard Baker in 1996 and continued public service afterward, including serving on commissions and supporting bipartisan efforts.
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