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Former Congresswoman Elizabeth Furse dies at age 84 Friends and colleagues recall Washington County congresswomans push to resolve tough issues. Tributes are being paid to Elizabeth Furse, who championed the rights of women, migrant farmworkers and indigenous tribes even before she was elected to three terms in the U.S. House from northwest Oregon. Furse died Saturday, April 17, at her farm near Hillsboro. She was 84. U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, who was elected to the 1st District sea...

Furses political career committed to social justice, service Friends and colleagues recall Washington County congresswomans push to resolve tough issues. Tributes are being paid to former Congresswoman Elizabeth Furse, who championed the rights of women, migrant farmworkers and indigenous tribes even before she was elected to three terms in the U.S. House from Northwest Oregon. Furse died Monday, April 19. She was 84. U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, who was elected to the 1st District se...