Pat Schroeder, a former U.S. Representative and pioneering advocate for women's and family rights, passed away on Monday night at the age of 82. She was known for her rapier wit and unorthodox methods, and was instrumental in passing the Family Leave Bill in 1993. Her legacy will live on in the countless women she inspired to pursue their dreams and fight for their rights.
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Patricia Schroeder, a pioneering US Representative for women's and family rights, has passed away at 87. She was known for her outspokenness on issues such as reproductive rights and arms control, and was an icon of the feminist movement. Her legacy lives on in the many women she inspired to pursue public office.