House Democrats Back Home: When Women Succeed, The Middle Class & America Succeed!

During the August District Work Period, House Democrats have returned to their districts to spread the word about the Middle Class Jumpstart – an action plan that includes a "When Women Succeed, America Succeeds" agenda to unleash the power of women in the workforce through equal pay for equal work, affordable child care, paid sick leave, and access to comprehensive health care and family planning.  House Democrats are talking to their constituents about our plan to put the middle class first by providing women with the tools they need to succeed.  Check out some of the highlights below:

KTVU (FOX): Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi Celebrates Women's Equality Day

"We want equal pay for equal work.  Why not?"

Associated Press:Rep. Delaney to host panel on women in workforce

"The discussion is expected to cover issues including pay equity, managing work and child care, the glass ceiling and gender and pregnancy discrimination."

Waltham News Tribune: Rep. Clark, Bentley hosting Women's Economic Agenda Panel talk in Waltham

"In partnership with Bentley University's Center for Women and Business, and moderated by Clark, this panel of experts will examine how far the country has come and the work that remains to achieve equality for women in the 21st century economy."

Press Release: Frankel Hosts Women's Equality Day Roundtable Honoring 94th Anniversary of Passage of the 19th Amendment Ahead of Florida Primary

"When women get paid fair, decent wages and parents can balance work and family life, America's economy will grow and more children will thrive.  In order for this to happen, women have to elect officials that share their concerns," said Frankel.

Rep. Speier Op-Ed in San Francisco Chronicle: Equal Rights Amendment ratification long overdue

"Equality is only three states and 24 words away. It's time for these words to be made constitutional law: ‘Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.'"

Press Release: DeLauro Celebrates Women's Equality Day

"On Women's Equality Day, I renew my pledge to keep fighting for laws that help America's women. Because when women succeed, America succeeds."

Press Release: Women-owned businesses at TIA take off; U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Highlights Women's Economic Agenda: When Women Succeed, America Succeeds

"These Tampa women have found a creative niche with travel-friendly products, demand is growing and I would like to help them succeed through workplace policies," U.S. Rep. Castor said.

Signal Tribune: Democratic Women's Study Club picnic expected to include various elected officials

"This year's event co-hosts are: Rep. Linda Sanchez; Rep. Alan Lowenthal; Rep. Janice Hahn…"

Rochester Homepage: Daughters of Faith Come to Rochester

"Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, was on hand to celebrate the "Daughters of Faith" group.  It's a non-profit, faith-based, organization that will provide young women with mentors and positive opportunities to prepare for the future."

Huffington Post: A Few Bold Members Of Congress Join Fight Against Long-Standing Anti-Abortion Policy

"Starting Monday, at least five Democratic members of Congress will participate in a national bus tour that seeks to repeal the Hyde amendment, as well as bans on abortion coverage in the state health insurance exchanges set up by the Affordable Care Act."

KPLU: Sen. Murray Calls For Bigger Tax Credit For Child Care Costs

"U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., is pushing a plan to give parents a bigger tax credit for child care expenses… Murray was flanked by Democratic Rep. Suzan DelBene. They say they're trying to get the word out about the bill to gain momentum for it in Washington."

WAMC: August 26 Marks Women's Equality Day

"And we do have it in our power to close this wage gap, end unequal pay. All we need is the political will," says [Rep. Rosa] DeLauro. "As has been said, I've introduced Paycheck Fairness in every congress since 1977.

Press Release: Cicilline Hears from Rhode Islanders on Women's Equality

 "To celebrate Women's Equality Day, which occurred this week and marks the day the 19th Amendment was ratified, finally granting women the right to vote, U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) today held a roundtable discussion in Providence on women's equality with women business owners and women's rights advocates…"