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Michelle Obama Makes First Public Appearance Since Moving Into White House

New York Times | Posted 03.02.2009 | Politics

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Michelle Obama stepped into the public-policy spotlight as first lady for the first time on Thursday, hailing a new law that will give women greater p...

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Making Momma Happy -- What Obama Can Do for Women

Martha Burk | Posted 02.09.2009 | Living

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Martha Burk

President-elect Obama said last week that "when Momma's happy, everybody's happy." But let's hope he means it for all of America's "mommas" -- the women who elected him.

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How Congress Can Act Now for Economic Recovery -- And Simple Justice

Page Gardner | Posted 02.07.2009 | Politics

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Page Gardner

If concerned citizens call on Congress to take action now, the House and Senate are poised to pass two pieces of legislation that empower working women to challenge pay discrimination.

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Memo to Voters Still on the Fence

Kathleen Reardon | Posted 11.28.2008 | Politics

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Kathleen Reardon

So who loses if McCain and Palin win? We all do. America does. If you are on the fence still, think hard about that.

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McCain: Government? Lawsuits? Blaah. Ladies, Back To School

Nancy Watzman | Posted 05.03.2008 | Home

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Nancy Watzman

We women appreciate education. Problem is that women and men who study the same subjects the same number of years don't get paid the same wages. Has Sen McCain done his homework?

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