Paycheck Fairness Act: Senate is Right to Stop Misguided 'Gender Pay Gap' Legislation

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On Monday, President Obama urged Congress to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act,a bill aimed "to increase protections for women filing gender-discrimination lawsuits, as well as create a federal grant program to improve women's salary negotiating skills.” The bill was defeated 52-47 in the Senate on Wednesday, and President Obama accused Senate Republicans of “putting partisan politics ahead of women and their families” by voting against it.