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U.S. House votes to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, with help from Republican Brian Fitzpatrick

April 4, 2019 In The News
By Laura Olson | The Morning Call
U.S. House votes to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, with help from Republican Brian Fitzpatrick

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday voted to reauthorize a 25-year-old law that helps victims of domestic and sexual violence, drawing support from nearly three dozen Republicans despite complaints that Democrats were politicizing the popular law by adding gun control provisions.

Lawmakers to push worker safety bills, but timetable uncertain

April 4, 2019 In The News
By Mark Gruenberg | People's World
Lawmakers to push worker safety bills, but timetable uncertain
The majority Democrats on the House Education and Labor Committee will push two key pro-worker safety bills this year, but the exact timetable is uncertain.

On Equal Pay Day, Valley women highlight how far there is to go

April 2, 2019 In The News
By Gabriela L. Laracca | The Morning Call
On Equal Pay Day, Valley women highlight how far there is to go

On a day designed to bring awareness to the discrepancy between what men and women make in the U.S. workplace, the far-reaching consequences of such inequality — including domestic violence, poverty and lower chances of success — found the spotlight.

Congressional Panel: Consumers Shouldn’t Have To Solve Surprise Medical Bill Problem

April 2, 2019 In The News
By Rachel Bluth | wamu.org
Congressional Panel: Consumers Shouldn’t Have To Solve Surprise Medical Bill Problem
One point drew clear agreement Tuesday during a House subcommittee hearing: When it comes to the problem of surprise medical bills, the solution must protect patients — not demand that they be great negotiators.

This lawmaker says a colleague ‘mansplained’ gender pay equity law to her on the House floor

March 31, 2019 In The News
By Colby Itkowitz | The Washington Post
This lawmaker says a colleague ‘mansplained’ gender pay equity law to her on the House floor
A record number of women are serving in U.S. Congress this year. But an exchange on the House floor last week highlighted the challenges female politicians still face.

Male lawmaker tells U.S. Rep. Susan Wild she doesn't understand gender pay equity bill she co-sponsored

March 29, 2019 In The News
By Laura Olson | The Morning Call
Male lawmaker tells U.S. Rep. Susan Wild she doesn't understand gender pay equity bill she co-sponsored

A debate in the U.S. House of Representatives over pay equity took on additional gendered tones when a male lawmaker repeatedly questioned whether U.S. Rep. Susan Wild understood the bill she was co-sponsoring.

GOP lawmaker suggests female colleague 'misunderstands' equal pay legislation

March 28, 2019 In The News
By Rachel Frazin | The Hill
GOP lawmaker suggests female colleague 'misunderstands' equal pay legislation
Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-Al) suggested Wednesday that a Democratic female colleague did not understand language surrounding equal pay legislation.

House Democrats advance the Paycheck Fairness Act

March 28, 2019 In The News
By Steve Benen | MSNBC
House Democrats advance the Paycheck Fairness Act
In every Congress, the House majority leadership, regardless of which party is in control, sets aside the first 10 available bill numbers. It’s intended as a way to show a party’s top legislative priorities: H.R. 1 through H.R. 10 will reflect the leadership’s most important goals.

Republican Lawmaker Mansplains Equal Pay Legislation To Female Colleague

March 28, 2019 In The News
By Carla Herreria | Huffington Post
Republican Lawmaker Mansplains Equal Pay Legislation To Female Colleague
Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-Ala.) suggested that his female colleague, Rep. Susan Wild (D-Pa.), did not understand a piece of legislation on the gender pay gap that she co-sponsored, or his proposed amendment to it.

Heard on Campus: A Conversation with Congresswoman Susan Wild

March 27, 2019 In The News
By Dennille Schuler | PSU.edu
Heard on Campus: A Conversation with Congresswoman Susan Wild
“Penn State is a jewel of the commonwealth. And this campus is a jewel of the Lehigh Valley. During my time in D.C., I have been incredibly impressed by today’s youth for taking control of the national conversation… my advice to young people who want to get into politics is to get involved - and involved early - in any way you can.”

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