Rep. Johnson Hosting "When Women Succeed, America Succeeds' Town Hall

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U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) is hosting "When Women Succeed, America Succeeds" town hall on Thursday, October 16, 2014 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Ray of Hope Christian Church in Decatur.

The town hall will be a forum discussion on policies that address real economic needs facing women and families in the district, state and nation.

"We must unleash the power of women in the workforce through equal pay for equal work, affordable child care, paid sick leave, and access to comprehensive health care and family planning," said Johnson. "When women get paid fair, decent wages and parents can balance work and family life, America's economy will grow and more children will thrive. When women succeed, we all succeed."

The discussion is expected to cover issues including pay equity, managing work and child care, the glass ceiling and gender, pregnancy discrimination and electing progressive women to office in Georgia.

Pastor Cynthia Hale of Ray of Hope will open the discussion that includes Rep. Johnson, along with women panelists in the advocacy, business, human resources, legal and healthcare sectors. The event is free and open to the public.

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