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theHandpuppet

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Thu Jun 19, 2014, 06:30 AM Jun 2014

Connie Johnson seeks Democratic nomination, stressing liberty, women’s rights and health care [View all]

Connie Johnson seeks Democratic nomination, stressing liberty, women’s rights and health care
By Patrick B. McGuigan
Associate Publisher

State Sen. Connie Johnson, D-Oklahoma City, wants to become a member of the United States Senate.

The eight-year veteran of the state Legislature is seeking the Democratic nomination in the June 24 primary...

...“Second, I am concerned over the plight of women. Women are under-represented in power, there is a lack of autonomy in our lives. There is a lack of security for women. They’re not safe, not even in prison with the challenges we face in Oklahoma. There is often a culture that is unhealthy for women.

“Third, I point to the health care issues. I support the president as he seeks to improve our health and wellness in America.”....

MORE at http://city-sentinel.com/2014/06/connie-johnson-seeks-democratic-nomination-stressing-liberty-womens-rights-and-health-care/



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