Women now make up approximately half of the workforce - very positive. Two-thirds of all families are either headed by a single-head of household or two working parents, and particularly in this economically challenging time, that second income is more important than ever. However, women are still only earning 75 percent of what men are earning.

The world it changing very quickly and we can't wait another 50 years!

American people aren't interested in the procedural analysis. What they want is an up and down vote. They deserve an up and down vote on health care.

I care so passionately about improving the quality of life for women and girls, not just here in the United States, but internationally as well. I am a single mom and I raised a daughter who is now a young adult.

From day one, President Obama has made improving the quality of life for woman a top priority. It's why he created the White House Council on Women and Girls that I'm so proud to chair. Our directive was to look across the board at all of the federal agencies and determine what we could do to improve the quality of life for women and girls.

We have to think creatively about changes that need to be made in the workplace to accommodate the growing demands on the work force.

No one will be forced to take the public option. The word option means choice.