Discriminatory wage practices undermine women's ability to provide for their families and survive on a decent retirement income. Kirsten Gillibrand abilitydecentdiscriminatory Change image and share on social
Obesity puts our children at risk of developing serious diseases - such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and depression. It keeps our children from performing their best at school. Kirsten Gillibrand childdepressiondevelop Change image and share on social
In addition to being an economic security issue, the failure to pay women a salary that's equal to men for equal work is also a women's health issue. The fact is that the salary women are paid directly impacts the type of health care services they are able to access for both themselves and their families. Kirsten Gillibrand accessadditioncare share on social
Nurses are on the front lines of our care. And they need to be at the foundation of health care reform. Let's get health care done - and done right - by ensuring the amount of nurses we need to provide quality care for all. Kirsten Gillibrand amountcareensure share on social
I have not been in Washington very long, but I've been there long enough to be shocked by how antiquated some of our laws have become. Kirsten Gillibrand antiquatehavelaw Change image and share on social
Instead of marginalizing women, Congress must get to work on policies that can foster job creation and fuel economic growth. Kirsten Gillibrand congresscreationeconomic Change image and share on social
When we create hope and opportunity in the lives of others, we allow love, decency and promise to triumph over cowardice and hate. Kirsten Gillibrand cowardicecreatedecency Change image and share on social
While we can never truly repay the debt we owe our heroes, the least we should do for our brave veterans is to ensure that the government takes a proactive approach to delivering the services and benefits they have earned, so they can access the care they need and so richly deserve. Kirsten Gillibrand accessapproachbenefit share on social
I find that when you open the door toward openness and transparency, a lot of people will follow you through. Kirsten Gillibrand doorfindfollow Change image and share on social
If we're going to be able to provide access to quality, affordable health care to every American - we need to have the trained health care professionals inside hospitals to provide that care. Kirsten Gillibrand accessaffordableamerican Change image and share on social