So maybe New York Democrats aren't all bad! 
New Bill to Promote Breastfeeding
by Kim Trobee, correspondent
SUMMARY: Legislation would amend the Civil Rights Act of
1964 to protect nursing mothers and includes other
provisions to encourage breastfeeding.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., introduced legislation that
she called a "Mother's Day present for new mothers."
A group of new mothers came together for a Capitol Hill
"nurse-in" on Thursday to show their support for the bill.
The Breastfeeding Promotion Act would amend the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 to extend protections to breastfeeding
mothers. It would also provide tax incentives for
businesses that establish private lactation areas in the
workplace, and offer families a tax deduction for
equipment to assist in breastfeeding.
Dr. Audrey Naylor with the United States Breastfeeding
Committee said "Many companies have begun to be aware of
the benefit to their company of accommodating
breastfeeding mothers."
She said breastfeeding makes for healthier babies and is
also good for employers and employees because, "It
develops loyalty among employees. It cuts down
absenteeism. For every one dollar that they might invest
in this they might save three dollars."
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Help new parents nurture their
little one's spiritual growth with the "Focus on the
Family First Steps Kit." This truly outstanding assortment
of fine gifts for young families will help parents care
for their baby's physical, emotional and spiritual
well-being.
http://www.family.org/resources/itempg.cfm?itemid=2719&refcd=CE05ECZL&tvar=no
New Bill to Promote Breastfeeding
by Kim Trobee, correspondent
SUMMARY: Legislation would amend the Civil Rights Act of
1964 to protect nursing mothers and includes other
provisions to encourage breastfeeding.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., introduced legislation that
she called a "Mother's Day present for new mothers."
A group of new mothers came together for a Capitol Hill
"nurse-in" on Thursday to show their support for the bill.
The Breastfeeding Promotion Act would amend the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 to extend protections to breastfeeding
mothers. It would also provide tax incentives for
businesses that establish private lactation areas in the
workplace, and offer families a tax deduction for
equipment to assist in breastfeeding.
Dr. Audrey Naylor with the United States Breastfeeding
Committee said "Many companies have begun to be aware of
the benefit to their company of accommodating
breastfeeding mothers."
She said breastfeeding makes for healthier babies and is
also good for employers and employees because, "It
develops loyalty among employees. It cuts down
absenteeism. For every one dollar that they might invest
in this they might save three dollars."
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Help new parents nurture their
little one's spiritual growth with the "Focus on the
Family First Steps Kit." This truly outstanding assortment
of fine gifts for young families will help parents care
for their baby's physical, emotional and spiritual
well-being.
http://www.family.org/resources/itempg.cfm?itemid=2719&refcd=CE05ECZL&tvar=no
Ask Dr. Audrey Naylor of the US Breastfeeding Committee. It was her quote.
