Congressional staff was please with turnout, but only CNN did TV coverage.
Lots of questions about if women are really disseminated against if they are
working and breastfeeding. Representative Maloney's website has a place where
you can tell first hand or documented cases of the problems women face in the
workplace as breastfeeding mothers.
PLEASE send these and have working mothers share their experiences (they can
remain anonymous if they desire). The more stories she has available to her
the better, and of course those from diverse settings. This is really
important! PLEASE spread the word.
Rep. Maloney's website is: http://www.house.gov/maloney/welcome.htm
Racheal gave information about contacting your representatives and senators.
Most of them have websites very similar. The common part of the house address
is:
http://house.gov/<name of your representative>/welcome or home.html or htm
The senateaddresses are :
http://www.senate.gov/~<name of your senator>/
I will pass along the bill number and more information as soon as it is
available. the main points of the bill will be:
1. Incentives to businesses for establishing lactation support (tax credits)
2. Paid 1 hour leave for moms to breastfeed and/or express their breastmilk
Thanks in advance for your help!
Barbara Heiser, NABA