The topic in Something to Think About is “79 Cents for Every Dollar?” Since taking office in 2009, President Obama has made shrinking the pay gap between men and women a political priority. Both Democratic candidates for president have also called for an end to the inequality of pay. But, is there a pay gap? What has been the experience of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs charged with investigating possible pay discrimination? Has that experience solidified the charges that employers pay discriminate against women? Should more resources be allocated for more investigations?







