Hillary's last legislative victory?

Posted By Carolyn O'Hara Friday, January 9, 2009 - 4:34 PM Share

Clinton may get a last-minute legislative hurrah on her way out of the Senate. Two controversial bills on equal pay for women -- the Ledbetter Act and the Paycheck Fairness Act, the latter of which is sponsored by Hillary -- have been reintroduced and are expected to easily pass in the House today. The Ledbetter bill, which reverses a Supreme Court decision, is designed to allow employees who learn of pay disparities after the fact a longer window to file formal complaints. The Paycheck Fairness bill allows employees who face salary discrimination the ability to file class-action suits and increases penalties for companies with gender pay gaps.

Both bills aren't popular with the business community and probably face a tougher time in the Senate. But they could be a satisfying capstone to Hillary's Senate career if they find their way into the lawbooks.

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B. ELLI COSE

7:41 PM ET

January 10, 2009

Ms. Clinton has always

Ms. Clinton has always championed, and clearly continues to champion, women's rights. I hope that, in her future capacity as Secretary of State, she is able to make women's rights a cornerstone of global human rights. Certainly there is a dire need for this in many parts of the world. I wish her the best.

 

STILL4HILL

11:33 PM ET

January 10, 2009

Hillary's Senatorial Last Hurrah

She is the most awesome Senator I have ever seen. I am sure she will be spectacular at State as well, but I am sure going to miss her in the Senate.

 

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