Paycheck Fairness Act
By Judy Waxman, National Women's Law Center April 28, 2009 - 1:11pm
What does fair pay mean to you? Equality? Justice? What about the ability to care for the family you have and plan for the family you want?
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The Lilly Ledbetter Act is a major victory for workers. But Congress must pass additional fair pay legislation, closing loopholes that currently prevent enforcement of equal pay laws.
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Passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Act is a victory for workers, but more significant pay discrimination protections are still in Congress.
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The US HIV infection rate is 40% higher than previously estimated; being pro-choice is A-OK with Tom Ridge; House passes the Paycheck Fairness Act; more papers editorialize against proposed regulations on birth control.
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