Saturday, January 31, 2009

Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009

Read the story and see the video of the first bill Obama signed as President. It makes it easier for women to sue for discrimination and pay in the workplace.

A good thing!

The White House - Blog Post - A Wonderful Day (Update: Video): "Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009"

Here is some background on Lilly Ledbetter and her case.

(By the way, you may notice one of our Senators, Patty Murray, standing among the key lawmakers behind the President - she played an important role in promoting this bill.)

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