Women's Issues
The Challenge
Every issue is a women's issue. However, there are several challenges
that especially affect women
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| Sen. Murray, shown with Olympic gymnast,
Dominique Dawes and Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV), joined a bipartisan
group of Senators, athletes and women's sports activists at a press
conference supporting existing Title IX policies. (More
Women's Photos) |
including but not limited to: equal pay for equal work, women's health,
retirement, equality in athletic opportunities, child care and domestic
violence.
Since being elected the first woman to the Senate from Washington state,
Murray has been a champion for women and their families.
She has spearheaded efforts to close the pay gap, protect women in
retirement, and increase access to child care. She helped write and
pass the historic Violence Against Women Act of 1994 and was a key proponent
of its reauthorization in 2002.
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Recent News Releases
9/20/2006
Murray Will Support von Eschenbach as FDA Commissioner
9/13/2006
Murray Statement on Ann Richards
8/24/2006
Senators Murray and Clinton Applaud FDA Decision on Plan B
7/31/2006
Senators Murray and Clinton to Keep Hold on FDA Nominee
7/25/2006
Remarks by Senator Murray on the So-Called "Child Custody Protection Act"
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