Women's Liberation Amendment Looms in Congress
Washington reports the proposed constitutional amendment for women's rights gains traction in both House and Senate after 47 years. Rep Martha Griffiths plans a Aug 10 petition vote to force a House floor vote and push for a two thirds adoption that same day, with potential sweeping effects on alimony child support, gender protections, and education.
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Liberation Law Proposal Heads for Vote in Subcommittee
The LIBERATION LAW subcommittee schedules a vote on the proposal today with a source saying more than through votes are assured for passage. Seventy nine senators support, well over two thirds, and three fourths of states must ratify if Congress passes it. Support comes from groups like the Women s Liberation Movement and the Presidents Task Force on Women s Rights and Responsibilities, while opposition is led by AFL-CIO.
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