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Working Moms Look to Michelle

Women hope mom-in-chief will use bully pulpit to push family issues

By Wesley Oliver,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 8, 2009 3:55 PM CST

(Newser) – Working moms are waiting for their own stimulus package—maternity leave, affordable childcare, flexible work arrangements—and they’re looking to Michelle Obama to push it through, Reuters reports. The new first lady began discussing these issues during her husband’s presidential campaign. “She's...   Read full story »

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