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                     1992 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA

The Council of Presidents represents the leaders of over 80
national groups working for women's rights. The Council issues an
annual Women's Agenda, representing mutual concern for issues
affecting women and their families. While organizational missions
and member priorities direct the specific activities of individual
groups, no participating organization works against any part of the
Agenda. The Council, through its individual members and task
forces, works with the Congress, federal policy makers, state
coalitions, the media, and candidates from both political parties
to promote equality and self sufficiency for women. Passage of the
Equal Rights Amendment is a fundamental goal of the Council.

Candidates and policy makers must address the key issues affecting
the future health and economic well-being of women and their
families. The Council of President calls for leadership and action
on the following issues, underscoring the need to reorder federal
budget priorities to invest in human needs.

     o    Civil rights, including the elimination of all
          institutional forms of discrimination as well as
          strengthening, expansion, and enforcement of civil rights
          laws to secure legal equality; 

     o    Family and medical leave; Universal health care,
          including prevention services, long term care, and
          expanded research on women's health issues; 

     o    Reproductive rights without regard to income, age, and
          marital status;

     o    Employment opportunities including job training, pay
          equity, and an increased minimum wage;

     o    Economic equity in Social Security, pensions, and
          insurance; Educational equity for women and girls; 

     o    Elimination of violence against women; Economic justice,
          recognizing the disproportionate impact of poverty,
          hunger, and homelessness on women and children;

     o    Tax fairness and deficit reduction that encourages
          economic development without denying those in need;

     o    Expansion of business and entrepreneurial opportunities
          for women; and

     o    Economic recognition, recompense, and respite for
          caregivers.