And whether it is equal pay, health care, Social Security, or family leave, this Congress has refused to address issues critical to hard-working American women. – Louise Slaughter

Contraceptives have a proven track record of enhancing the health of women and children, preventing unintended pregnancy, and reducing the need for abortion. – Louise Slaughter

Half of all women who are sexually active, but do not want to get pregnant, need publicly funded services to help them access public health programs like Medicaid and Title X, the national family planning program. – Louise Slaughter