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Lilly Ledbetter, Whose Fight for Equal Pay Changed U.S. Law, Dies at 86
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Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay and women's rights activist, dies at 86
Women's rights activist Lilly Ledbetter has died, according to a family representative. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act became the first bill Barack Obama signed into law as president in 2009.17 minutes 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 86.4 hours ago -
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Cowboys' Jones: Not considering coach change
Jerry Jones said he is standing by coach Mike McCarthy, even after experiencing the largest home loss of his time as Cowboys owner and general manager on Sunday.20 minutes ago - NFL -
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Salmond family pay tribute to 'devoted and loving' man
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Mum of Manchester Arena victim says safety bill debate is 'incredibly exciting'
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A Reporter’s Shield Law Is Vital to Prevent Abuses of Power
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Jags HC: Need culture change; Cisco: 'Lot of quit'
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Jerry Jones: I'm not considering coaching change after "very concerning" loss
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones turned 82 on Sunday, but it wasn't a birthday to remember.15 hours ago -
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South Africa’s first Black central bank governor dies aged 65
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