Women want it all? Its' time to fight for it

Mon, 06/25/2012 - 09:47 EDT - MSNBC - Business

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Women can have it all if they fight for what they need. That was the message that came from a powerful woman who sparked a national debate last week about women and their success in the workplace and as mothers.

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