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Powerful Women of the Decade 2000-2009

Women Making History

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Women have achieved ever more powerful roles in politics, business and society. I've highlighted some of the women who made powerful contributions to the world during the decade 2000-2009. The list is arranged alphabetically.
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  1. Rachel MaddowRachel Maddow October 2009
  2. Angela MerkelAngela Merkel German Chancellor December 2009
  3. Indra Krishnamurthy NooyiIndra Krishnamurthy Nooyi PepsiCo Chair and CEO - September 2007
  4. Sandra Day O'ConnorSandra Day O'Connor - May 2009
  5. Michelle ObamaMichelle Obama June 2009
  6. Sarah PalinSarah Palin and John McCain - RNC September 2008
  7. Nancy PelosiNancy Pelosi press conference on global warming June 2007
  8. Condoleezza RiceCondoleezza Rice at United Nations December 2008
  9. Ellen Johnson SirleafEllen Johnson Sirleaf - press conference Washington DC 2009
  10. Sonia SotomayorSonia Sotomayor September 2009
  11. Aung San Suu KyiAung San Suu Kyi Protest 2007
  12. Oprah WinfreyOprah Winfrey API FEST 2009

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