House Proceeding on Jan 9th, 2009 :: 1:07:40 to 1:09:35
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1:07:38 to 1:07:58( Edit History Discussion )

Philip Hare: acts today to pass both the lilly ledbetter fair pay act and the paycheck fairness act. to againake history for this country. thank you and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman yields back the balance of her time. the gentleman from california. mr. mckeon: i reserve.

1:07:40 to 1:09:35( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Philip Hare

1:07:59 to 1:08:19( Edit History Discussion )

Philip Hare: the speaker pro tempor gentleman fromalifornia continues to reserve his time. the gentleman from california. mr. miller: i yield two minutes to the gentleman from illinois, mr. hare. the speaker pro tempore: the recognized for two minutes. hare thank you, mr. speaker. i rise -- mr. hare: thank you,

1:08:20 to 1:08:40( Edit History Discussion )

Philip Hare: mr. speaker. i rise. i want to commend my friend and colleague, representative rosa delaur o'for introducing this legislation so -- delauro for introducing this legislation so according to the u.s. census bureau, women only make 77 cents for every dollar earned by a

1:08:41 to 1:09:01( Edit History Discussion )

Philip Hare: man. this wage disparity will end up costing women anywhere from 00,000 to million over the litime in lost wages. making matters worse, the wage gap grows wider as women move through their careers. this is not only a problem for women, it is a problem for our

1:09:02 to 1:09:22( Edit History Discussion )

Philip Hare: nation. gender-based wage disparity allows employers to discriminate against women and avoid liability in the courts. secoly, wage discrimination leads to more women in poverty, increasing the burden of health care costs and welfare programs on the taxpayer. the paycheck fairness protection act will strengthen pay equity

1:09:23 to 1:09:36( Edit History Discussion )

Philip Hare: laws by closing the loopholes that have allowed employers to avoid responsibility for discriminatory pay and help to build economic and retirement security for women. it is in the best interest of all americans to ensure that