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Senate GOP halts the Paycheck Fairness Act… again.

Senate GOP halts the Paycheck Fairness Act… again.

by Christin Roby | Apr 9, 2014 | Demographics, Politics

WASHINGTON — One day following Equal Pay Day, and the signing of two executive orders regarding pay equality by President Obama, the Senate GOP stopped consideration for the Paycheck Fairness Act. Obama addressed the issue of pay inequality by signing an order...
Senate clears way for jobless benefits vote despite GOP pushback

Senate clears way for jobless benefits vote despite GOP pushback

by Christin Roby | Apr 3, 2014 | Demographics

WASHINGTON — After several days of debate, a Senate vote for an amendment extending long-term unemployment benefits for an additional five months has been cleared for action on Monday. The bill has undergone tough deliberation, narrowly passing its first...
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