Ledbetter
Americannoun
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What did you know about Lilly Ledbetter and her story before you took on this role?
From Salon • May 9, 2025
Lilly Ledbetter, whose name graces an equal pay law in the US, has died aged 86.
From BBC • Oct. 14, 2024
Brian, who was divorced from Rovell in 1979 and had been reclusive for years, met and dated Melinda Ledbetter on and off from 1986 to 1989.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2024
“If one thing has been made clear throughout this process, it’s that the people of Alabama want and deserve an opportunity to vote on this issue,” Ledbetter said.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2024
In his first month in office, Barack signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which helped protect workers from wage discrimination based on factors like gender, race, or age.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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