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president obama speaks on the equal pay act11:30 AM EDT: President Obama Speaks on the Equal Pay Act
White House Live
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This is Fantastic!!!!!!
Thank you again, Mr President. Standing up for our rights!
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C-Span * CBS
June 10, 2013 | 2:55 | Public Domain
Did You Know That Women Are Still Paid Less Than Men? In 1963, President Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act but till this day full-time working women are still paid, on average, less than men. This significant gap is more than a statistic -- it has real life consequences. When women, who make up nearly half the workforce, bring home less money each day, it means they have less for the everyday needs of their families, and over a lifetime of work, far less savings for retirement. Learn more about how President Obama is tackling this issue: http://www.whitehouse.gov/equalpay
http://theobamadiary.com/2013/06/10/president-obama-speaks-on-the-equal-pay-act/
The new Video is here!
http://thepoliticalcarnival.net/2013/06/10/video-obama-speaks-on-equal-pay-act-on-its-50th-anniversary-heres-why-we-also-need-ny-womens-equality-act/
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pacalo
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sheshe2
(83,728 posts)Spot on.
Thanks for the toon, pacalo.
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Cha
(297,120 posts)Good to see it before I head out.. got a ton of stuff to do today.
Yes We Can!
"The first WH Council on Women and Girls!"
"Time for Congress to step up and pass the Equal Paycheck Act"!
To the other group of "breadwinners"!
"Minimum Wage you can live on!"!
Good job, she!
sheshe2
(83,728 posts)The history of President Kennedy's signing. Fifty years ago. Amazing!
We have come a long way, but yes we can go further! Together we will!
Women together! The President at our side.
Cha
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Finally got back.. and now it's really late on the East Coast. Lots of new today.. I'm just betting.. oh, and I checked TOD.
Sasha's birthday is today! So, there's that !
Happy 12th Birthday to First Daughter Natasha SASHA Obama
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http://3chicspolitico.com/2013/06/10/happy-12th-birthday-to-first-daughter-natasha-sasha-obama/
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sheshe2
(83,728 posts)Happy Birthday Sasha~
You taught me something...I never knew her name was Natasha!
What a Beautiful name that is. So strong. Just like ger mom and dad!!!!
Cha
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The policy is no pets but Peabody got in.. he's a rare dog who doesn't bark and is the sweetest little thing.
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Kath1
(4,309 posts)Thanks, she! Yes, the President continues to stand up for our rights! Refreshing to have a person who really cares about equality in the White House.
Cha
(297,120 posts)I got a kick out of this from Nancy..
"Cha --
I'm not sure if you were alive when President Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act 50 years ago today.
I was a recent Trinity College graduate (here's a picture of me with President Kennedy from just a couple years before to prove it):
President Kennedy called the Equal Pay Act "a first step" to ending the widespread practice of paying women less than men for the same amount of work. And that's exactly what it was: a first step."
Good Morning, she
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Cha
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