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Colorado’s first Congresswoman, Pat Schroeder, served 24 years. She died Monday of complications from a stroke. What you’ll hear in this story is largely from Schroeder herself – interviews and speeches she gave. Plus, two Colorado Republicans share how Schroeder, a Democrat, connected with them across party lines.