Women

Female Diners Will Receive Free CoverGirl WetSlicks AmazeMint Lip Gloss and a Chance to Attend Exclusive Essence Music Festival Events

NEW YORK, July 1, 2008 -- Getting the check after dinner has never been sweeter. CoverGirl has teamed up with P.F. Chang's China Bistro to offer female diners an exclusive opportunity to try the new WetSlicks AmazeMint lip gloss after dinner. On Friday, July 4th, the first 500 women to dine at P.F. Chang's at 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd in Metairie, Louisiana will get a free lip color before it hits stores.    » read more »

June 23, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, DC -- Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton today issued the following statement to mark the anniversary of the enactment of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972:

“Title IX has unlocked doors and created opportunities for millions of women in America. In the 36 years since Title IX’s enactment, there has been a massive increase in the number of women participating in high school and college sports.    » read more »

June 23, 2008 -- DNC Chairman Howard Dean and DNC Women's Caucus Chair Mame Reiley today issued the following statement marking the 36th anniversary of the enactment of Title IX, which outlaws sex discrimination in educational programs. After the passage of Title IX in 1972, today more than 2.7 million girls participate in athletics in high school according to the U.S. Dept. of Education. [Feminist Majority Foundation Website, accessed 6/18/08]    » read more »

June 23, 2008 -- Chicago, IL - Senator Barack Obama today released the following statement to commemorate the 36th Anniversary of Title IX.

"Thirty-six years ago today, America took a bold step forward on the long march toward justice and equality when Congress enacted Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, banning gender discrimination in all education programs that receive federal money.

Barack Obama in New Mexico: Photo by Barack Obama campaign (CC)    » read more »

Economy heightens need to monitor mental health

June, 2008 -- ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic research suggests unmarried women living in rural areas have lower self-rated health status than their married counterparts. This lower health status often includes greater instances of self-assessed feelings of depression. The results of the study were recently published in the Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice. They suggest that primary care physicians should take a proactive role in addressing health concerns of single women.    » read more »

Farmers in 35 counties to participate in Illinois WIC and Senior Farmers Market programs for locally grown fruits and vegetables

May 29, 2008 -- SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today announced that an additional nine counties will participate in the 2008 Women Infant and Children’s (WIC) and Senior Farmers Market programs.    » read more »

Irbil, Iraq -- 28 May 2008 -- An Amnesty International report on worldwide human rights says violence against women is widespread in northern Iraq.

In its report, Amnesty International says women and girls throughout the world suffer disproportionately from violence - in times of both peace and conflict - at the hands of their governments, their communities and their families.

Iraqi woman, Kurdistan: Photo by James Gordon (CC)

The report highlights the issue of violence against women as a major problem in northern Iraq. That is an assessment that the Kurdistan regional government's human-rights minister, Yousif Aziz, has already reached.    » read more »

More Than 1,000 Women Across the Bluegrass State Lend Their Support to Hillary

5/13/2008 -- LOUISVILLE, KY - The Kentucky for Hillary campaign today unveiled its Women’s Leadership Council and announced more than 1,000 Bluegrass Women for Hillary. Women from across the Bluegrass State have lent their support and will continue to help lead Hillary Clinton on her path to victory in Kentucky on Tuesday.

Hillary Clinton: Photo by Schu (CC)    » read more »

Week of May 11, 2008 Designated to Raise Awareness of Women Health Issues

May 8, 2008 -- Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan resolution reintroduced by Senators Russ Feingold (D-WI) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME) recognizing May 11-17, 2008 as National Women’s Health Week (NWHW).    » read more »

May 6, 2008 -- THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, Phil. I appreciate -- appreciate you and your band members being here today. Thanks for entertaining us here on the South Lawn of the White House. We are so glad you have come. We're honoring six recipients of the President's Volunteer Service Awards. And as we do so, we celebrate the contributions and achievements of our military spouses all across the country.

George W. Bush: White House photo    » read more »

In 2000, Congress passed a provision requiring the SBA to award 5% of contracts to women owned businesses

May 1, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Barack Obama today sent the following letter to the head of the Small Business Administration (SBA), Steven Preston, objecting to the SBA's proposed rule, entitled Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Assistance procedures, which would do little or nothing to rectify the underrepresentation of and discrimination against women owned businesses in government contracting awards.

Senator Barack Obama: Photo by abbyladybug (CC)    » read more »

Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Would Restore Fair Rule for Filing Claims of Pay Discrimination

April 23, 2008 -- Washington, DC—Senator Hillary Clinton spoke on the floor of the United States Senate today, urging the Senate to pass legislation to remove an obstacle that denies women and other workers a fair opportunity to seek redress when they are the victims of pay discrimination.

Senator Hillary Clinton: Photo by Daniella Zalcman (CC)    » read more »

April 23, 2008 -- Nevada Senator Harry Reid discussed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 (Fair Pay Act) that was blocked by Republicans today. The act would help to ensure equal pay for equal work for all workers, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability.

Nevada Senator Harry Reid: Photo courtesy Senator Harry Reid's office

"I don't know how anyone would oppose something like this. It just makes sense that people should be treated fairly," Reid said. "Today, Democrats tried to restore equal pay for equal work regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability, but were again blocked by Republican tactics."    » read more »

4/23/2008 -- In response to the U.S. Senate rejecting the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, a bill that would have provided American women with the legal recourse to challenge workplace discrimination when it occurs, Hillary Clinton issued the following statement:

Senator Hillary Clinton: Photo by Alan Chan (CC)    » read more »

April 22, 2008 -- Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement in commemoration of Equal Pay Day today:

"Democrats are committed to the fundamental idea that all people deserve equal pay for equal work, no matter their gender, skin color, background or beliefs. But for too many women, wage disparity is still a stark reality. This inequity can have a drastic effect on a woman's life as she works to support herself and her family, and it puts her at greater risk of living in poverty both while working and in retirement.    » read more »