[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 14, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E360-E361]
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                    SPECIAL ORDER ON WOMEN'S HEALTH

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 14, 2001

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I would like to join my 
colleagues of the Women's Caucus to discuss the importance of women's 
health.
  As a Caucus, we are working hard to improve health for all women. 
From protecting Social Security and strengthening Medicare to working 
for a Patient's Bill of Rights.
  And we are working to add a reliable, affordable prescription drug 
benefit.
  We must ensure that the progress made to improve women's health 
continues.
  To this point, I urge my distinguished colleagues to join me in the 
following measures.
  I am working to improve the health and well-being of women--young and 
old.
  I will soon reintroduce the Osteoporosis Early Detection and 
Prevention Act and the Cancer Screening Coverage Act to give women a 
fighting chance against these diseases.
  I am working with my distinguished colleague, Connie Morella, to make 
women's health research a priority. We will introduce the Women's 
Health Office Act to make the women's health offices at the Department 
of Health and Human Services permanent.
  And for our littlest people and their moms, I have introduced the 
Breastfeeding Promotion Act, which supports and protects mothers who 
choose to breastfeed. Everyday, new medical studies are released 
highlighting the positive health effects of breastfeeding for both 
mother and child.
  We must continue to work hard to ensure that the priorities of our 
country include policies that promote healthy women and healthy

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families. I urge my colleagues to join me on these measures.

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