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Ledbetter Law Leads to Equal Pay Victory In the Courts

By Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor

September 10, 2009 - 6:15pm

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The Lilly Ledbetter Act leads to a triumphant victory for equal pay, as the Third Circuit Court of Appeals today ruled in favor of Mary Lou Mikula, holding that her Title VII pay discrimination claim had been erroneously dismissed on the basis that her charge was not timely.

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The Curious Case of Senator Casey

By Joe Veix, RH Reality Check

February 9, 2009 - 4:00pm

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Senator Casey (D., Pa) opposes abortion but has been criticized by the right for not being sufficiently anti-choice. What side is he on?


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Roundup: Pennsylvania Threatens Cuts to Successful Sexual Health Program for Students

By Brady Swenson, RH Reality Check

September 9, 2008 - 10:35am

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Pennsylvania Department of Health threatens to Significantly cut funding of successful high-school-based Health Resource Centers in favor of abstinence-only; Palin makes conflicting statements about sex education and contraception, so where does she stand?

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Roundup: Mexico Supreme Court will Uphold Abortion Law

By Brady Swenson, RH Reality Check

August 28, 2008 - 10:28am

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Mexico Supreme Court will uphold one-year-old Mexico City abortion law; Confusion still remains about John McCain's anti-choice positions; Pennsylvania asks for federal abstinence-only funds for after school programs.

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Pro-Choice Ridge Promises the White House, but Can Anti-Choice Voters Believe?

By Scott Swenson, RH Reality Check

August 14, 2008 - 9:42am

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McCain floats a pro-choice Republican veep trial balloon as Obama schedules a pro-life Democrat to speak at convention. Pennsylvania's role in the general election is undisputed.

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Roundup: More on Obama and Abortion, McCain Adviser Slips on Birth Control

By Brady Swenson, RH Reality Check

July 9, 2008 - 10:29am

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Obama answers tough questions on abortion, McCain adviser Carly Fiorina advocates better insurance coverage for birth control, Microbicides and HIV drug resistance, PA refuses ab-only funds.

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