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The Congressman will see you now: Rep. Ruiz comes home
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Apr 23, 2013
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The Congressman will see you now: Rep. Ruiz comes home
Politico says Ruiz's win underscored the theme of the 2012 election: the growing sway of Latinos in American politics. And Ruiz makes sure his office takes care of his constituents.
Rep. Raul Ruiz examines patient Mary Hernandez at a free medical clinic in Indio. It's the first time he's practiced medicine since going to Washington.
Rep. Raul Ruiz examines patient Mary Hernandez at a free medical clinic in Indio. It's the first time he's practiced medicine since going to Washington.
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Rep. Raul Ruiz examines patient Maricela Hernandez at a free medical clinic in Indio. Hernandez had been complaining of back pain.
Rep. Raul Ruiz examines patient Maricela Hernandez at a free medical clinic in Indio. Hernandez had been complaining of back pain.
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Politico says Ruiz's win underscored the theme of the 2012 election: the growing sway of Latinos in American politics. And Ruiz makes sure his office takes care of his constituents.

For the first time in 17 years, the Palm Springs area is not represented in Washington by Mary Bono Mack. She was the last Republican woman in California's Congressional delegation until she was defeated in November by emergency room doctor Raul Ruiz in a race that drew national attention. 

KPCC's Ben Bergman recently caught up with Ruiz on a visit to his district.