GOP blocks pay equity measure in Senate

The Washington Post
By SAM HANANEL
The Associated Press
Wednesday, November 17, 2010; 11:39 AM

WASHINGTON -- Senate Republicans have succeeded in blocking a measure designed to reduce wage disparities between men and women.
The 58-41 vote to take up the Paycheck Fairness Act fell short of the 60 needed to overcome GOP opposition.

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