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In [[1923]], [[Charles Curtis|Curtis]] and his fellow [[Republican]] (as well as fellow [[Kansan]] [[Daniel Read Anthony, Jr.|Rep. Daniel R. Anthony, Jr.]] introduced the first draft of the [[Equal Rights Amendment]], or [[ERA]].  During the ensuing 50 year debate, the measure came to be recognized as counter productive.  The [[ERA]] was denounced by members of both sides of the aisle, as it came to be recognized as harmful to women by [[Eleanor Roosevelt]], harmful to labor by the [[American Federation of Labor]] and as an excuse for increased [[congressional powers]] and for a legislative judiciary by leading [[conservatives]].  The last point was most notably argued in the 1970s by prominent conservative author and activist, [[Phyllis Schlafly]], founder of the [[Eagle Forum]].     

In [[1923]], [[Charles Curtis|Curtis]] and his fellow [[Republican]] (as well as fellow [[Kansan]] [[Daniel Read Anthony, Jr.|Rep. Daniel R. Anthony, Jr.]] introduced the first draft of the [[Equal Rights Amendment]], or [[ERA]].  During the ensuing 50 year debate, the measure came to be recognized as counter productive.  The [[ERA]] was denounced by members of both sides of the aisle, as it came to be recognized as harmful to women by [[Eleanor Roosevelt]], harmful to labor by the [[American Federation of Labor]] and as an excuse for increased [[congressional powers]] and for a legislative judiciary by leading [[conservatives]].  The last point was most notably argued in the 1970s by prominent conservative author and activist, [[Phyllis Schlafly]], founder of the [[Eagle Forum]].     

As [[Vice President]] at the outset of the [[Great Depression]], [[[Charles Curtis|Curtis]]  favored a 5 day work week as a work sharing solution to unemployment.  However, he also stipulated that this be done without wage reduction, the effect of which would have significantly hindered business by significantly raising labor costs, usually a chief catalyst of mass unemployment.  What is interesting to note is that he opposed [[Herbert Hoover]], but became his running mate in the 1928 election.  <ref> [[Fandex]], Workman Publishing, 2002. </ref>

As [[Vice President]] at the outset of the [[Great Depression]], [[Charles Curtis|Curtis]]  favored a 5 day work week as a work sharing solution to unemployment.  However, he also stipulated that this be done without wage reduction, the effect of which would have significantly hindered business by significantly raising labor costs, usually a chief catalyst of mass unemployment.  What is interesting to note is that he opposed [[Herbert Hoover]], but became his running mate in the 1928 election.  <ref> [[Fandex]], Workman Publishing, 2002. </ref>

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