Representative Linda Lawson (D) became the first female to lead a caucus in the Indiana House.

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REPRESENTATIVE LINDA LAWSON (D) BECAME THE FIRST FEMALE TO LEAD A CAUCUS IN THE INDIANA HOUSE after she was elected minority leader in July. Lawson replaces long-time minority leader B. Patrick Bauer, who was removed from his position by a Democratic caucus that lost 12 seats in the 2010 election. Bauer's colleagues believe a change in leadership is necessary to improve Democrats' chances at the polls in November. Bauer, who has served in...