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By Michael Catalini // July 13, 2012 | 7:20 a.m.

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This week's magazine cover story takes an in-depth look at the Women of Washington, the most influential women, to be more specific.

There's a trove of interesting stories and data here, including How Women in Congress Are Paid, The Washington Salary Gap and Record Number of Women Running for House Seats.

What we thought you, dear reader, might like to see is the list of NJ's 25 Most Influential Women at a glance. You can dig deeper into their bios here. In the comments below, tell us what you think. Did we leave anyone out? So without further ado, here's the list:

Jackie Calmes

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Dianne Feinstein

Mary Kay Henry

Leslie Hortum

Karen Ignagni

Lisa Jackson

Elena Kagan

Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Cleta Mitchell

Susan Molinari

Lisa Murkowski