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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Instead of marginalizing women, Congress must get to work on policies that can foster job creation and fuel economic growth.
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As we all know, there is no harder or more rewarding job than being a mom.
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It's time to focus on real solutions that will create jobs and build our economy for real strength and stability - not just for the fortunate few, but for every American.
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For American families, Universal pre-K is an essential piece of the puzzle that not only allows their kids to get a good start, but it also allows mothers to remain on the job earning a paycheck and helping our economy grow.
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Hardworking men and women deserve not only job security, but also a paycheck when they need to take time off to care for a loved one.
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We must do everything we can to help our service members and veterans transition into civilian life once they return home, and that means preparing them for the tough job market.
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My hope is that in the future, women stop referring to themselves as 'the only woman' in their physics lab or 'only one of two' in their computer science jobs.
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Like all Americans, I will never forget where I was the morning of the 9/11 attacks.
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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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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.