Stimulus Plan Falls Short in Female-Friendly Audit

Congressional efforts to stimulate a faltering economy will be misspent if jobless benefits and food stamp aid are not expanded, women's advocates say.

To rev up the female portion of the economy, advocates say Congress should take a closer look at jobless benefits and food stamps.

"So many are feeling the pinch of this economic slowdown, but because of their particular vulnerabilities, women are being hit especially hard," said Nancy Duff Campbell, co-president of the National Women's Law Center, an advocacy group in Washington, D.C. Enhancing eligibility for unemployment insurance and providing ... Full Story »

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by Sheila Evans - Oct. 1, 2008

This stands out for several reasons: 1. It is a news piece that doesn't start with "how will you spend your money"? which is the approach of all the corporate newschains 2. It points out the reality about women workers regarding unemployment benefits and the 70 year old premise that raises barriers to women's access to the funds 3. It reveals President Bush's veiled threat in the state of the union address

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