The Giles Amendment A Novel |
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| Author:
| Scruggs, Stirling |
| ISBN: | 978-0-595-91373-2 |
| Publisher: | iUniverse, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $6.00 |
Book Description:
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The Democrats have introduced a resolution for the ERA for Women during every session of Congress since 1982 and each time it is sent to die in Committee. Rather than follow the resolution route Congresswoman Giles introduces the ERA as an amendment to the defense appropriations bill where it must be debated on the floor of Congress.The ERA for women was passed by Congress in 1972 and over the next ten years was ratified by 35 states, three states short of approval. Congresswoman Giles...
More DescriptionThe Democrats have introduced a resolution for the ERA for Women during every session of Congress since 1982 and each time it is sent to die in Committee. Rather than follow the resolution route Congresswoman Giles introduces the ERA as an amendment to the defense appropriations bill where it must be debated on the floor of Congress.The ERA for women was passed by Congress in 1972 and over the next ten years was ratified by 35 states, three states short of approval. Congresswoman Giles gathers a grass roots constituency to work for passage, ratification and approval of the ERA for women, but her battle against the religious right and the White House becomes deadly.