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The National Organization for Women PAC is stepping up to the plate yet again in their efforts to elect Hillary Rodham Clinton as the Democratic nominee for President. In addition to phoning female supporters and organizing on-the-ground to galvanize women voters, last month NOW PAC started an Internet ad campaign.

May 1: Mothers/Caregivers : Get Ready for Mother's Day!

The National Organization for Women Political Action Committee (NOW PAC) joins our national and Florida allies in calling on the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to count their votes now.

"We live in a nation where our young women and men have been sent to Iraq to fight for democracy, while here at home 1.7 million voters in Florida are disenfranchised," said NOW PAC Chair Kim Gandy.

Wednesday, April 30th at 10 a.m., NOW PAC and other groups will be demonstrating in front of the Democratic National Committee, urging DNC leaders and the DNC Credentials Committee to count the Florida votes.

National and state NOW leaders are coming to Indiana to meet with NOW members and feminist voters to tell personal and moving stories about working with Hillary Clinton on women's rights issues and underscore our first-hand knowledge of her commitment to women and families and a better - more equal - world.

An inspiring and diverse mix of grassroots activists, academic researchers and program managers came together at the 2008 Summit on Economic Justice for Women in Atlanta, Ga., April 11-12.

Senate Republicans blocked the Fair Pay Restoration Act from moving to an up or down vote. We were just three votes shy of the 60 votes needed to stop the Republican filibuster and actually hold a vote on the bill -- but it's not over! Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has signaled that he will bring this civil rights legislation up again, as soon as we find 3 more Republicans brave enough to support women's pay equity. Take Action!

Once again Senator Hillary Clinton has both the wind and women at her back as she heads into the Indiana and North Carolina primary races on May 6.

The National Organization for Women Political Action Committee (NOW PAC) congratulates Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on her strong win in the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania. NOW PAC is proud to have played a part in educating voters and getting them to the polls on April 22.

April 22: Action Alerts : Call Your Senators NOW about Equal Day!

Call your senators toll free at 1-866-338-1015 right away and convince them to vote for the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act!

"Lilly Ledbetter and millions of women like her may never recover the pay they lost during their lifetimes," says NOW president Kim Gandy. "But NOW calls on the Senate to pass the Fair Pay Act to ensure that pay discrimination victims get their fair day in court."

Kim Gandy, President of National NOW PAC, and other national and state NOW leaders are coming to Pennsylvania to meet with NOW members and feminist voters to tell personal and moving stories about working with Hillary Clinton on women's rights issues and underscore our first-hand knowledge of her commitment to women, families and a better, more equal world.

April 14: Elections : Watch Many Videos for Hillary!

Watch Maya Angelou, a video about Media Bias and Sexism Against Hillary, and many videos from grassroots supporters.

April 11: Action Alerts - Current : Support International Women's Health Services

Millions of girls and women around the world are suffering and many are dying due to deplorable reproductive-related health services and they need our help. Contact your senators and tell them to join Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) in sponsoring and supporting the United Nations Population Fund Restoration Act of 2008 (S. 2682).

The right wing is at it again, gathering signatures in five states in an effort to place anti-affirmative action initiatives on the ballots for the November election.

April 10: Below the Belt : No Sequels Allowed

Kim Gandy writes in her Below the Belt column, "Once again, we return to our regularly scheduled programming on CMN-Conservative Misinformation Network, also known as the Bush administration. This tragic farce, now in its eighth season, showcases your tax dollars at work in support of the administration's assault on science, reproductive freedom, access to information, and the health of women around the globe."

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