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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. Michelle BacheletMichelle Bachelet November 2006
  2. Benazir BhuttoBenazir Bhutto December 27 2007
  3. Hillary ClintonHillary Clinton Secretary of State
  4. Katie CouricKatie Couric December 2006
  5. Drew Gilpin FaustDrew Gilpin Faust February 11 2007
  6. Cristina Fernandez de KirchnerCristina Fernandez de Kirchner
  7. Carly FiorinaCarly Fiorina on Meet the Press, December 2008
  8. Sonia GandhiSonia Gandhi of India's Congress Party 2006
  9. Melinda GatesMelinda Gates at Harvard, 2007
  10. Ruth Bader GinsburgRuth Bader Ginsburg September 2009
  11. Wangari MaathaiWangari Maathai, December 2009
  12. Gloria Macapagal-ArroyoGloria Macapagal-Arroyo Philippines President May 2007

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