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Who was the first woman to represent West Virginia in the U.S. Congress?
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Who was the first governor of West Virginia?
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How many women have served as governor of West Virginia?
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Congressman Ken Hechler played a key role in passing which one of the following?
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This U.S. senator helped expose the Hawks Nest Tunnel Disaster.
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Where was U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd born?
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Who was the first governor to have budget-making authority following passage of the Modern Budget Amendment?
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Which politician defeated long-time attorney general Darrell McGraw in 2012?
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Which member of Congress introduced legislation in 1980 that deregulated the railroad industry?
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Which politician dealt Cecil Underwood his final political defeat to become governor?
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