House Proceeding on Jan 9th, 2009 :: 0:17:30 to 0:18:50
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Michael McMahon: this injustice and h. 11 seeks to do just that. as a father and husband, i think it's shameful that by 2009 we haven't been able to close the gender wage gap. should my wife, who was recently been elected to island's first woman supreme court justice, receive a lower salary than her male

0:17:30 to 0:18:50( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Michael McMahon
Bill: H.R. 11: Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009

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Michael McMahon: counterparts simply because of her gender? i worry about my high school-aged daughter and hope when she enters the work force she will have the same opportunities as her male colleagues. as asked by the majority leader if she were elected to this house today, should she be paid 45,000 while the rest of us receive the, the men receive 65,000?

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Michael McMahon: i say no. is this america's promise to our young women torques my wife, to my daughter? enactment of the lilly ledbetter fair pay act will ensure that when women face discrimination in the workplace, they'll be able to fight for and protect their rights to fair, equal treatment. i recently visited wagner college in my district and met with the next generation of

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Michael McMahon: working women. i made a promise to all the young women of staten island and brooklyn that i would work hard in congress to change the practice that is permit women to earn only 77% of the -- 77 cents on every dollar made by men. i thank the house leadership and especially the gentleman from california, mr. miller, for allowing me to be part of this