Pelosi visit backs working women

Alysia Santo

Albany

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi visited Albany Sunday as part of a bus tour rallying support for legislative proposals that would ensure equal pay and other benefits for working women.

Pelosi was joined by U.S. Rep. Paul D. Tonko, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and others at Davies Office Refurbishing on Loudonville Road to promote "When Women Succeed, America Succeeds," an economic agenda from House Democrats focused on equal pay, a minimum wage increase, paid family and medical leave and improved access to child care.

"What can we do to unleash the power of women in the workforce, while respecting the responsibilities at home?" said Pelosi, leading into a story the Democrat said highlights the economic challenges facing women and families.

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