Washington, D.C. – Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and her husband, Brian Rodgers, welcomed the arrival of their daughter today. She was born at 12:21 a.m. on December 1, 2010.  She weighed 8 pounds, 4.5 ounces.

“Brian and I are overjoyed by the birth of our daughter,” said Rep. McMorris Rodgers.  “Both the baby and I are healthy and doing well at the hospital. We look forward to bringing her home soon.”

The Rodgers’ first child, Cole, was born on April 29, 2007.  Rep. McMorris Rodgers is the first Member of Congress to give birth twice while in office.

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