Despite research showing that gender diversity within senior ranks of organizations translates into financial value , especially when innovation is part of the equation , women have not gained much footing . Republicans criticize Obama campaign 's ad , `` The Life of Julia , '' as big government . Ilyse Hogue : House continues to wage a war on women 's health and economic parity . She says women are at a competitive disadvantage if not for government programs . Hogue : Conservatives claim to stand for individual liberty and opportunity , but it 's false .
Republicans criticize Obama campaign 's ad , `` The Life of Julia , '' as big government . Ilyse Hogue : House continues to wage a war on women 's health and economic parity . She says women are at a competitive disadvantage if not for government programs . Hogue : Conservatives claim to stand for individual liberty and opportunity , but it 's false .