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EMILY’s List endorsed its first five House candidates of the 2012 cycle today.

The group announced it is officially backing Tammy Duckworth in Illinois, Lois Frankel in Florida, Ann McLane Kuster in New Hampshire, Ann Kirkpatrick in Arizona and Christie Vilsack in Iowa…. Vilsack is running in Iowa’s new 4th district, where her probable opponent is GOP Rep. Steve King.

“These five strong Democratic women are running fantastic campaigns, getting voters energized and are eager to bring their voices to Washington,” EMILY’s List President Stephanie Schriock said. “EMILY’s List couldn’t be more thrilled to throw our full support behind them to help make 2012 another ‘Year of the Woman.’”

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