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WWW.samefacts.com - 1/23/2009
Ledbetter bill clears Senate
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This starts the process of delivering on commitments to key Democratic constituencies. Every Democrat present voted for the bill, including Blanche Lincoln and both Nelsons. (Only Kennedy missed voting.) Snowe, Collins, Murkowski, Hutchinson (!) and Specter crossed over to vote for it as ...
whitehouse.gov - 1/26/2009
Now Comes Lilly Ledbetter
— whitehouse.gov — For incoming White House staff, the past few days have been a singularly thrilling -- and learning... -- experience. (more) Now Comes Lilly Ledbetter

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onthehillblog.blogspot.com - 1/23/2009
Ledbetter Pay Act Could Be First Bill Obama Signs
— onthehillblog.blogspot.com — With Senate passage, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act could be the first bill President Obama signs... into law. A number of bills are competing for that honor. (more) Ledbetter Pay Act Could Be First Bill Obama Signs

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taylormarsh.com - 1/31/2009
Obama Signs Lilly Ledbetter Act
— taylormarsh.com — BY TAYLOR MARSH Ms. Ledbetter is 70 years old. But she got her day and with it,... finally, justice. "We are upholding one of this nation’s first principles: that we are all created equal and each deserve a chance to pursue ... (more) Obama Signs Lilly Ledbetter Act

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Progressive Breakfast: Empty Criticisms Of Econ Recovery
LiberalOasis : The Blog — Progressive Breakfast is created for OurFuture.org, and is the morning roundup of what progressive movement members need to know to start the day. Republicans Increasingly Critical Of Economic Recovery Plan W. Post lists Republican complaints about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan: "Sen. Arlen Specter (Pa.), who gave Vice President Biden a 17-page list of spending requests, said he opposes the proposed increase in funding for Pell Grants for college students because it would do little to spur short-term economic growth. House Minority Leader John A. Boehner (Ohio) said the plan lacks enough "fast-acting tax ...

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