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May 19 2015

Maloney Calls for Measures to Close the Gender Pay Gap

Decries Economic Price Women Pay for Having Children

Joint Economic Committee (JEC) Ranking Member Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) Tuesday called on Congress to help close the gender pay gap by enacting legislation to raise the minimum wage, provide paid leave upon the birth or adoption of a child, ensure affordable day care and prohibit retaliation against employees who complain about gender wage discrimination.