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GOP Looking to Add Women to Its Ranks

By Allison Stevens ● Uncategorized ● August 18, 2002

Following in the path of the Democrats, Republicans are seeking to increase women’s presence in the party, especially in high-ranking, traditionally male positions.

Bankruptcy Bill Would Change Child Support Rules

By Allison Stevens ● Employment ● July 11, 2002

A bankruptcy bill would prevent abortion clinic protesters from filing to avoid paying civil damages resulting from illegal protests. But advocates say the bill could also hurt caretaking parents by making child support harder to collect.

Cloning Debate Splits Women’s Health Movement

By Allison Stevens ● Uncategorized ● June 9, 2002

Women’s health advocates who typically see eye to eye on most issues disagree about a proposed bill that would ban human cloning for reproductive and research purposes. Others are conspicuously on the sidelines.

Moderate Republican Woman A Favorite in N.J. Race

By Allison Stevens ● Uncategorized ● June 4, 2002

In today’s New Jersey primary, Diane Allen faces off against two more conservative Republicans for the chance to challenge Democrat Robert Torricelli, a wizard at fund-raising, in this fall’s heated elections for control of the U.S. Senate.

Hottest Congressional Race Turns on Women’s Issues

By Allison Stevens ● Uncategorized ● May 16, 2002

One of the longest-serving members in the U.S. House of Representatives is facing a strong challenge in an August primary by a relative newcomer who says her women’s rights record is stronger and will get her the job.

Women Likely to Lose House Seats in 2002 Elections

By Allison Stevens ● Uncategorized ● March 5, 2002

The number of women in Congress is expected to shrink after this year’s fall elections as retirements, tough races, redistricting and a lack of open seats combine to limit opportunities. Bright spots exist, however.

Women See Progress on Pay, Health Insurance Bills

By Allison Stevens ● Uncategorized ● February 21, 2002

Members of Business and Professional Women USA descended on House members, urging them to pass two bills they say address the effects of gender bias in the workplace: unequal pay and the lack insurance coverage for contraception.

Pelosi Becomes Most Powerful Elected Woman in D.C.

By Allison Stevens ● Uncategorized ● February 5, 2002

When she is sworn in Wednesday as the Minority Whip in the House of Representatives, Californian Nancy Pelosi will make history and be living proof that Democrats believe women’s votes could determine the 2002 congressional elections.

Women Set to Break Records in Governors’ Races

By Allison Stevens ● Uncategorized ● February 1, 2002

Those who have their Year of the Woman campaign buttons from the historic 1992 congressional election may want to dust them off and get ready for the Year of the Women. Part Two: The Governors’ Mansions. At least 30 women are running.

Both Parties Say Women’s Wallets Ripe for Tapping

By Allison Stevens ● Politics ● January 14, 2002

Women in leadership roles in the Democratic Party and pro-choice Republican groups are raising large dollar amounts from women donors for women candidates. Men still out-give women, but that gap is narrowing as the electoral gender gap is widening.

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