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Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay and women's rights activist, dies at 86
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American equal pay icon Lilly Ledbetter dies aged 86 - and Obama leads tributes
Alabama woman's case led to law, signed by Barack Obama, that gave Americans more rights to sue for pay discrimination.3 hours ago -
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Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay icon, dead at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of women getting paid the same as men for doing the same work, has died, her family said in a statement. She was 86.6 hours ago -
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Lilly Ledbetter, Whose Fight for Equal Pay Changed U.S. Law, Dies at 86
Her lawsuit against Goodyear helped pave the way for the 2009 Fair Pay Act, which was signed into law by former President Barack Obama.45 minutes ago -
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Fair-Wage Advocate Lilly Ledbetter Dies at 86
Her fight for equal wages inspired the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009.1 hour ago -
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Salmond family pay tribute to 'devoted and loving' man
The family of the former first minister vow to continue his work for Scottish independence.4 hours ago -
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Ailing and silenced in prison, Belarus activist symbolizes the nation's repression
The last time any of Maria Kolesnikova’s family had contact with the imprisoned Belarusian opposition activist was more than 18 months ago12 hours ago -
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India withdraws diplomats from Canada in dispute over killing of Sikh activist
Reaction after high commissioner named among ‘persons of interest’ in death of separatist in Vancouver1 hour ago - India -
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The Papers: 'Right time to buy into Britain' and university expenses
The papers lead on a variety of stories, including a business summit in the UK on Monday.12 hours ago
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NASA launches mission to icy Jupiter moon thought to harbor a vast ocean
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