Kirsten Gillibrand
Kirsten Gillibrand
Kirsten Elizabeth Rutnik Gillibrandis an American politician and the junior United States Senator from New York, in office since 2009. Previously, she served in the United States House of Representatives, representing New York's 20th congressional district. She is a member of the Democratic Party...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth9 December 1966
CityAlbany, NY
CountryUnited States of America
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In addition to being an economic security issue, the failure to pay women a salary that's equal to men for equal work is also a women's health issue. The fact is that the salary women are paid directly impacts the type of health care services they are able to access for both themselves and their families.
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Instead of marginalizing women, Congress must get to work on policies that can foster job creation and fuel economic growth.
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For many of the brave men and women who have fought on the front lines, returning home means trying to navigate a complicated and bureaucratic Veterans Administration benefits system.
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Discriminatory wage practices undermine women's ability to provide for their families and survive on a decent retirement income.
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For me, getting off the sidelines means women making a difference by letting their voices be heard on the issues they care about.
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I'm fighting to make childcare more affordable for working parents so they can continue working and advancing their careers, closing wage gaps that for too long have held women back from the fair economic opportunities they need.
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Empowering women in the workforce is a key to growing the economy and having a thriving middle class.
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The brave men and women who have served - and those who continue to serve - our armed forces have selflessly sacrificed for our nation, and we owe it to them to provide the best services and protections available when they're overseas and after they return home.
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When women earn more, families are stronger, and children have better access to quality health care and education.
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As Congress focuses on comprehensive health care reform, one thing needs to be clear: We cannot fix health care if we do not address America's nursing shortage.
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If one of my colleagues wants to block a bill, they should stand up in front of the American people and explain why.
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Communities in every corner of America struggle to fill nursing vacancies to provide care for everyone who needs it.
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America is the only high income nation without a paid family leave program. This means that if you or a family member gets sick, there is no guarantee that you can take the time you need to take care of yourself or your loved one, leaving already vulnerable families in the position of making hard decisions in cases of illness.
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The government can take smart steps to give all kids the healthy start they need to reach their full potential.