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Braley clear leader on women’s issues
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Oct. 25, 2012 1:10 pm
I think it is important to stand up as a woman in support for Rep. Bruce Braley for re-election.
Braley is the clear leader on women's issues, having stood on the front lines to protect women's access to health care and fighting back attacks to defund Planned Parenthood for preventive care, such as cancer screenings and birth control, for millions of women.
As the congressman representing Iowa's 1st District, Braley supported equal pay for equal work for women and he was the first male to co-sponsor the Prevention First Act that increased protections for victims of domestic violence and assault. There is a lot at stake in this election and women need someone they can count on to be a strong leader. Braley is that candidate.
Jean Oxley
Cedar Rapids
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