WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congresswoman Joyce Beatty on the Passing of Les Wright * COLUMBUS, OH - Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement on the passing of Les Wright: I honor the life, legacy, and accomplishments of Les Wright, an esteemed leader in Columbus politics and a trailblazer for women in public service across Ohio. A child of the Great Depression, Les Wright dedicated her  more PR