An interview with Nancy L. Johnson and Patricia Schroeder. Interview by Carmella A. Bocchino

In the U.S. Congress--440 members in the House and 100 members in the Senate--only 31 are women (29 House and 2 Senate members). This year over 100 women are seeking seats in the Congress, many are campaigning for governor, and still others are running for state and local offices. Women candidates are generally seen as outsiders who symbolize change and inspire a new vision for the future. This interview highlights two incumbent members of the House of Representatives, Nancy L. Johnson (R-CT) and Patricia Schroeder (D-CO), and their views on women's health, family medical leave, and future changes in the U.S. health care system.