CMR pretending on equal pay

On April 12, Cathy McMorris Rodgers released a statement on equal pay. The following quote is the conclusion of the press release: “This can only happen through a national conversation about how we can level the playing field, so women - and everyone - have every opportunity to succeed in the workforce regardless of their background or walk of life.”

I disagree. This can happen only when our representative votes for equal pay; conversations with Cathy are ineffective. At a Conversations with Cathy event in September 2014 in Cheney, she argued that she is working hard to improve women’s pay.

It is not secret that our representative continues to vote against equal pay, arguing that it will cause lawsuits. She voted against Lily Ledbetter Act and Paycheck Fairness Act, despite all her proclamations that she is for equal pay.

She pretends to help women, but does very little to support women. She votes against the Affordable Care Act, against the Violence Against Women Act and against food stamps.

Her 5th District constituents should vote her out of office. This fall, vote for Democrat Joe Pakootas for real change; Joe cares about women’s rights.

Jeremy Street

Cheney