Paycheck Fairness Act on Townhall

Obama Exploits Phony Wage Gap Statistic for Political Gain Fri Jun 15

Julie Borowski

President Obama’s so-called Paycheck Fairness Act (PFA) thankfully failed in the Senate on a party-line vote last week. But Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has entered a motion to reconsider the bill meaning that he can bring it back up for a vote at any time. He may force another vote on the misnamed bill in a desperate ploy to paint Republicans as “anti-woman” in the weeks leading up to the presidential election. ... more
So-Called Paycheck Fairness Act Would Allow Government to Second-Guess Private Markets Sun Jun 10

Daniel J. Mitchell

If we look at the failure of central planning in the Soviet Union and elsewhere, a fundamental problem was that government officials – even assuming intelligence and good intentions – did not have the knowledge needed to make decisions on prices. ... more
The Myth of Unfair Paychecks Thu Jun 7

Steve Chapman

As any debater knows, defining the issue is a major part of the battle. On Tuesday, Democrats failed to persuade the Senate to approve the Paycheck Fairness Act. What are we to conclude from that outcome? That paychecks will be unfair, to the detriment of America's working women. ... more
The Democrats' 'Fairness' Canard Wed Jun 6

David Harsanyi

Only one group of Americans can make this nation a fairer place: trial lawyers. ... more
Paycheck Fairness Act Proponents Are Only Playing Politics Wed May 30

Carrie Lukas

When the Senate comes back in session next week, expect an extra dose of preening about the noble cause of protecting women from the discrimination that plagues workplaces across America. ... more