Obama: Ensure Equal Pay for Equal Work for Women

U.S. President Barack Obama says the economy should reward the hard work of every American, including women. The president said in his weekly address Saturday more women than ever before are the main breadwinners for their families, yet, on average, a woman earns just 77 cents for every dollar a man earns.  Obama called on Congress to ensure that women earn equal pay for equal work, and paid leave to take care of a sick child or parent.  The U.S. leader said "no woman...

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