Shame of the Nation: House 'Violence Against Women Act' Bill Ratchets Up Attacks on Domestic Violence Survivors | Common Dreams
"Women have been under economic assault in Washington for months. Deficit hawks have taken aim at social programs and civil rights protections that help keep women safe, healthy and able to participate in work and community life. To some lawmakers, none of that is more important than “saving” taxpayer dollars—which is often shorthand for robbing working women of both their earnings and their safety net."
