A group of female lawmakers are on an open-ended "jeans strike."

Other female lawmakers have made the same complaint about Baca.

Ms. Schroeder, along with other female lawmakers, said the provision would also prohibit the transmission of material about abortion.

Four female candidates won their seats and became Kuwait's first female lawmakers.

The amendment drafted by female lawmakers granted equal opportunities to women found physically and personally suitable for a job.

But many other female lawmakers said it was natural for their priorities to be somewhat different.

Last week's victim was another female lawmaker reported to have had an affair with a married policeman.

Several female lawmakers have threatened to walk out of the session if Mr. Katsav is present.

But in interviews with new and veteran female lawmakers, it is clear that Congress is going through a creaky adjustment.

I don't think a 60 year old female lawmaker is in a position to make informed decisions on media formats she's never once even touched for instance.