As a government and as a people, we must do everything we can to commit ourselves to ending this disease and reducing the stigma that surrounds this disease.
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By DONNA CASSATA Associated PressWASHINGTON November 16, 2012 (AP) Republican senators' angry criticism of U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice over her initial account of the deadly Sept. 11 attack in Libya smacks of sexism and racism, a dozen female members of the House said Friday. In unusually personal terms, the Democratic women lashed out at Sens. John McCain and Lindsey Graham who earlier this week called Rice unqualified and untrustworthy and promised to scuttle her nomination if President Barack...
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Ambassador Rice is enormously talented, highly educated, and capable, with a depth of experience that makes her a qualified candidate for a variety of high-level positions. These unwarranted attacks only serve to deter other qualified women...
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Today, a group of House Democratic women Members released a statement of support of U.N. Ambassador Susan E. Rice following what they deemed unfair attacks from various Senate and House Republicans.
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My thoughts and prayers remain with the families and loved ones of those who were killed and with all American public servants as they work tirelessly around the globe on behalf of our nation.
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My thoughts and prayers remain with the families, friends, and loved ones of those killed and injured during this terrorist attack. Contact: Nicole Y. Williams or Staci Cox (202) 225- 4572 Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement in response to the recent terrorist attack on an Israeli tour bus in Bulgaria that left at least seven dead and more than 20 wounded. “My thoughts and prayers remain with the families, friends, and loved ones of those killed an...
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By Peter Schroeder A provision from the Wall Street reform law intended to force companies to disclose if their products are made using minerals from conflict-stricken areas of Africa was painted by critics as missing the mark and burdensome Thursday. While the House Financial Services Committee is typically occupied with manners closer to Wall Street, a subcommittee hearing delved into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where violent militias use the mining of key minerals found in a wide...
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Today, we come together to celebrate women and girls across the globe and their many contributions. As we reflect on International Women's Day, we must recommit ourselves to women's global struggle for equality and human rights.
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By Linda Gradstein KALANDIYA, West Bank (JTA) -- The U.S. congresswomen get off the bus and stand in the chilly shadows of the Kalandiya crossing point between the West Bank and Jerusalem. It’s late morning, well past the rush hour when thousands of Palestinians congregate here, and only a few dozen Palestinians stand in line. To cross, the Palestinians go through a series of metal turnstiles and wait with their documents until they are called, one by one, to approach the Israeli soldiers sitti...
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The President delivered a great speech tonight. His vision for restoring the economic security to the middle class by focusing on American manufacturing, energy, skills for American workers, and a renewal of American values was a very timely message for Washington, DC – Tonight, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released this statement following President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address to Congress.“The President delivered a great speech tonight. His vision for restoring the economic sec...
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