 The
Democratic Women's Working Group continues to fight for policies
that promote equality and opportunity for all women, from measures
that create good jobs to initiatives on affordable healthcare
and quality education.
As middle class Americans are struggling to achieve financial
security, the Republican agenda ignores the real challenges they
are facing. From slashing funding for health care and community
development programs to eliminating education initiatives, the
Bush Administration's budget is an assault on the values and policies
that are critical to American women.
Democratic women in Congress believe that all women should have
equal opportunity to succeed, a safe and prosperous America, a
secure retirement, good-paying jobs, access to affordable, comprehensive
health care and the best education for our children.
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Congresswoman
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Members
of the Democratic Women's Working Group Meet with Women Judges
Members of the Democratic Women's Working Group met with
women judges from around the country. The meeting was a historic
opportunity for women leaders from the judicial and legislative
branches to build relationships between two complementary branches
of government.
Click
here to see photos from the event.
FDA
Approves the HPV Vaccine to Prevent Cervical Cancer
"Today
is a step toward victory against cancer. This vaccine has the potential
to save lives and prevent cervical cancer unlike any other currently
available."
Read
the Dear Colleague
Democratic
Women: Vote NO on Republican Budget Resolution
"As
Members of the Democratic Women’s Working Group, we strongly
urge you to vote against H.Con.Res. 376, the Republican Budget Resolution.
This resolution will lead to irresponsible cuts in funding for programs
and initiatives that are crucial to women and children."
Read the Dear Colleague.
Women
and the President's Budget: More of the Same Misplaced Priorities
The
President's 2007 budget will have a devastating impact on women
and their families. The President’s budget would leave more
women and families without access to adequate food, health care
and housing and without the child care, education and training they
need to succeed in school and on the job.
Learn more about the impact that the President's budget will
have on women.
The
Democratic Women's Working Group Commemorates Equal Pay Day
Over
the past three decades, we have made tremendous strides in closing
the wage gap between women and men. But we can't stop now. Despite
remarkable changes in women's labor force participation, women continue
to earn lower wages compared to men.
Read a statement from Democratic Women's Working Group chair
and co-chair, Congresswoman Hilda Solis and Congresswoman Lois Capps.
Learn more about Equal Pay Day and
Congresswoman DeLauro's Paycheck Fairness Act...
The
Democratic Women's Working Group Speaks Out Against the Republican
Budget
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| Congresswoman
Stephanie Tubbs Jones speaks on the House floor. |
Congresswoman
Hilda Solis led members of the Democratic Women's Working Group
in a series of one-minute speeches on the House floor. The Congresswomen
discussed the impact that the Republican budget will have on women
and their families.
Click
here to watch video clips of members of the Democratic Women's
Working Group speaking on the House floor.
Congresswoman
Hilda Solis and Congresswoman Diane Watson discuss the devastating
impact that the Bush budget will have on America's women and their
families. Click here to watch video clips.
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 Pelosi
Honors the 34th Anniversary of Title IX
"Title IX has empowered countless girls and women to be stronger
and bolder through a simple message: your education is crucial and
your future is limitless." More...
 Schakowsky
Welcomes Chilean President Michelle Bachelet
"President Bachelet promised and then delivered
on that promise to appoint a Cabinet made up of an equal number
of men and women. But gender equality doesn’t stop at the minister
level in Chile. Throughout her Administration, women hold positions
of prominence that are the envy of feminists around the world. But
we need to do more than cheer her on."
More...
 Baldwin
Lauds Approval of Cervical Cancer Vaccine
“Our next hurdle will be in getting the vaccine to girls (and
boys) before they become sexually active. We can save lives and
needless suffering if the vaccine is affordable, accessible, and
encouraged." Read more...
 House
Passes Solis' Juarez Resolution
"We are one step closer to bringing justice to the families
of Ciudad Juarez.
- Congresswoman Hilda Solis
Watch
a video clip.
Read
a statement
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