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She also supported more traditional liberal causes such as gun control and women's rights, particularly equal-pay legislation.

Democrat Karen McCarthy of Missouri dies at 63; congresswoman opposed Iraq war, was target of ethics probe Adam Bernstein 2010

The newcomers weren't talking about child care, parental leave, equal-pay initiatives, or any other issue on the familiar agenda.

Notable & Quotable 2011

Obama said "we're going to crack down on violations of equal-pay laws -- so that women get equal pay for an equal day's work."

Obama's State Of The Union Scorecard: 2010 Successes And Failures Shahien Nasiripour 2011

On Jan. 29, 2009, Obama signed the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, which served to amend the 180-day statute of limitations for filing an equal-pay lawsuit.

Obama On Small Business: A Year Later 2010

For an absolutely superb take on the Chamber of Commerce blog and the entire equal-pay issue, you must read "Little Women at Home in U.S. Chamber Worldview" by Susan Antilla (Bloomberg) here

Bill Singer: Examining the Defense of Family Values and Unequal Pay for Women 2010

For an absolutely superb take on the Chamber of Commerce blog and the entire equal-pay issue, you must read "Little Women at Home in U.S. Chamber Worldview" by Susan Antilla (Bloomberg) here

Bill Singer: Examining the Defense of Family Values and Unequal Pay for Women 2010

But Tchen points to a number of initiatives the council is currently working on: "We have an equal-pay tax force that is looking at enforcing the equal pay laws, the workplace flexibility task force is looking at policies to help families balance work and family, and women's health care has been a major priority for us."

Grading The White House On Women's Issues 2010

Initially upset that their work doing elaborate stitch work on seat covers was classified as unskilled - entitling Ford to pay them less - they went on strike and eventually brought about the equal-pay act in Parliament.

Marshall Fine: Sally Hawkins: Made in New York Marshall Fine 2010

Mark Kirk, the Republican candidate, voted against the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act that supported women's rights in equal-pay disputes.

Illinois GOP Gaffe: Mistakenly Calls Small Business 'Tax Cheats' 2010

For an absolutely superb take on the Chamber of Commerce blog and the entire equal-pay issue, you must read "Little Women at Home in U.S. Chamber Worldview" by Susan Antilla (Bloomberg) here

Bill Singer: Examining the Defense of Family Values and Unequal Pay for Women 2010