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The Fair Pay Campaign

On April 23, 2008, the Senate voted on a motion to advance the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, a key bill that would have a major impact on the lives of women who've been subject to pay discrimination. While we didn't get the 60 votes necessary to move to the next big step - scheduling a debate and vote on the bill itself - the fight isn't over. We're reaching out to Senators in key states who voted the wrong way the first time around.

If you live in one of the following states, at least one of your Senators voted against the bill: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Indiana, Iowa, Florida, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia. Please e-mail that Senator now. If you don't live in one of those states, please forward this eCard to your friends, family, and contacts who do.

Why Does the Fair Pay Act Matter? Women in the United States are still paid only 77 cents for every dollar earned by men. For women of color, the numbers are even worse - African-American women earn 63 cents and Latinas earn 52 cents for every dollar paid to white men.

News on the Fair Pay Act:

• NWLC Co-President Marcia Greenberger told CNBC why the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act is good for business. Watch the video.
• Sen. Ted Kennedy appeared alongside Lilly Ledbetter on CNN to discuss the importance of the bill. Watch the video.
• Marcia Greenberger spoke with Diane Rehm about pay discrimination. Listen to the broadcast.
• The Washington Post and New York Times both came out with editorials in support of the Fair Pay Act.