In an update to our post about Stephanie Tubbs Jones, I am sad to announce that the Congreewoman passed away yesterday at the age of 58.

She’s had career to proud of, here are some of the highlights:

• Ms. Tubbs Jones co-sponsored legislative efforts to expand health care coverage for low- and middle-income people and of programs supporting the re-entry of convicts into their communities
• She was the author of legislation requiring certification for mortgage brokers and stiffer penalties for predatory loans.
• In January 2005, Ms. Tubbs Jones joined Senator Barbara Boxer, Democrat of California, in initiating a challenge (quite rare) to Congress’ ratification of George W. Bush’s re-election. They objected to accepting Ohio’s 20 electoral votes for Mr. Bush and cited voting irregularities
• Ms. Tubbs Jones voted against emergency supplemental financing for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Her reason is stated after the jump.

I feel it important that we have a plan for a timely redeployment of our troops from Iraq and Afghanistan before we continue funding what has become a seemingly endless war, she said at the time. [NYTimes]

As an Ohioan, I can’t help but feel a little sad at her passing. Especially on the eve of an extremely important election.

takepart to read more on Tubbs Jones in a Huffington Post piece by her friend Hilary Rosen. And takepart / to get involved with Progress Ohio

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