Rep. Lawrence Issues Statement on Death of Journalist Roberts
September 17, 2019
September 17, 2019
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Michigan, issued the following statement regarding the death of journalist Cokie Roberts:
"I am extremely saddened by the passing of Emmy Award winning journalist and political commentator Cokie Roberts.
"During her career, Roberts blazed the trail for other women journalists beginning her career in the mid-1960's when the industry was still dominated by men.
"She worked at CBS News, PBS and NPR . . .
"I am extremely saddened by the passing of Emmy Award winning journalist and political commentator Cokie Roberts.
"During her career, Roberts blazed the trail for other women journalists beginning her career in the mid-1960's when the industry was still dominated by men.
"She worked at CBS News, PBS and NPR . . .