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To The Contrary

Women Thought Leaders: Kay Coles James

Season 27 Episode 2705 | 25m 23s

Kay Coles James is known for her lifelong career in public service, including stints in three Presidential administrations, as well as serving as the state of Virginia's Secretary of Health and Human Resources. She was appointed President of the prominent conservative think tank, the Heritage Foundation in December of 2017.

Aired: 04/08/18
Funding for TO THE CONTRARY is provided by the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, the Park Foundation and the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation.
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