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Jun 04 2015

Maloney: ACA Cuts Deficit, Not Jobs

Republican Predictions About Health Reform are Dead Wrong

Maloney says the U.S. economy has benefited from the Affordable Care Act (ACA), leading to a slower rate of growth in health care costs, increased workforce productivity and future deficit reductions. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dJtPeb3AWo

May 19 2015

Maloney Calls for Measures to Close the Gender Pay Gap

Decries Economic Price Women Pay for Having Children

Joint Economic Committee (JEC) Ranking Member Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) Tuesday called on Congress to help close the gender pay gap by enacting legislation to raise the minimum wage, provide paid leave upon the birth or adoption of a child, ensure affordable day care and prohibit retaliation against employees who complain about gender wage discrimination.