Some women wanted more from W.H.

[biopowertoday]

Source: political.com



http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0309/19936.html


Some women wanted more from W.H.

By JOSH GERSTEIN | 3/12/09 4:26 AM EDT


After Barack Obama’s election, some in the women’s movement thought big – pushing for a Cabinet-level office, or even a blue-ribbon Presidential Commission on Women.

But when Obama announced his plans Wednesday, he brushed aside those requests.

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The White House confirmed officials considered and rejected the idea of creating a presidential commission. "They looked at a variety of options but ultimately they decided to go with the council that was announced," said one official, who asked not to be named.

.......Several women’s leaders in attendance at Wednesday’s event said they were pleased with Obama’s move, even as they acknowledged that it was not what most outside groups recommended.

“We have a commitment from the administration that they are determined to make this work and that, if it doesn’t work in the way they and we hope, they’ll take another look at it,” said Kim Gandy of the National Organization for Women. “It has not been given short shrift in any way….I’m satisfied with that.”

In December, nearly 50 women’s groups sent a letter urging President-elect Obama to create a White House office to address women’s issues. “The director would hold Cabinet-rank and report directly to the President,” the letter said. “The restored program should be strengthened in rank, staffing and function.....A Cabinet-level office is the most effective way to accomplish this goal.”............



the letter:

http://www.now.org/issues/constitution/Letter%20to%20President-Elect%20Obama.pdf


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I wanted more--.

[RandySF]

1. Another commission?

How is that White House Council on Physical Fitness working these days in the most obese country in America? The president lifted to global gag rule and signed the pay equity bill. Actions speak louder than commissions and cabinet positions.