Social Security and Women
Seniors' and women’s organizations examined the challenges facing America’s elderly women and offered proposals to modernize benefits. They focused on a report which found that the poverty r…
268 viewsSeniors' and women’s organizations examined the challenges facing America’s elderly women and offered proposals to modernize benefits. They focused on a report which found that the poverty r…
268 viewsParticipants talked about the future of Social Security, expected stresses on the system with greater retirement rates and longer life expectancy, and funding the program. Following their re…
104 viewsAt a discussion hosted by a group of women’s organizations, panelists talked about issues they would like to see addressed in the 108th Congress, including the economy, welfare, and child ca…
108 viewsRepresentatives of feminist organizations talked about gender issues and reproductive policy, including Social Security for women, political work, human rights, voting rights, health care an…
289 viewsFormer office holders spoke about prospects for improving women’s status in society. Among the topics they addressed were women in public office, leadership roles, and the future of the wome…
174 viewsSpeakers spoke on the 150th Anniversary of the Women’s Rights Declaration. They spoke about the advances women have made since that declaration. They explained the need for women to remain c…
328 viewsIn a forum sponsored by Rep. Dellums and the Progressive Caucus, representatives of labor and other groups discussed wages, jobs, and workers' rights. H.R. 1050, Living Wage Jobs for All Act…
134 viewsAmerican Enterprise Institute (AEI) hosted a panel discussion that examined how the problem of illegitimate births contributes to the problems in the welfare system. Panelists included Willi…
60 viewsThe panelists discussed economic trends, legislation and policies and how they affect women. The event was sponsored by Women of Washington, a group that holds events on topics of significan…
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