My statement on the passing of Representative Louise Slaughter: pic.twitter.com/2sUweuvlbK

— John Faso (@RepJohnFaso) March 16, 2018

Heather Caygle reports at Politico that Rep. Louise Slaughter died March 16, after representing the Rochester area in Congress for more than 30 years. The 88-year old New York Democrat had been hospitalized for a fall last week. Slaughter was the first woman to chair the House Rules Committee. Rep. John Faso (R-Kinderhook) issued the following statement: “I’m saddened to learn the news of Representative Louise Slaughter’s passing. Louise was a kind and caring colleague, and a steadfast advocate for the people of Western New York. As the first woman elected to serve Western New York in Congress, she is a trailblazer for so many women and young girls who also strive to serve our nation. May she Rest in Peace.”