parental leave
The freshman lawmaker emphasized that her ”‘unusual" leave policy applies to both mothers AND fathers on her staff.
Finally, the U.S. has a real shot at passing paid family leave, but pie-in-the sky ideas are taking up all the oxygen.
He and Marco Rubio laid out the latest GOP effort to attract women with a plan that undercuts Social Security.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
The new measure comes into effect March 17.
It's part of a budget that hurts parents and families, from a White House that rips babies from mothers' arms.
Democrat Gavin Newsom’s proposal counts as groundbreaking and radical for the U.S.; it still falls short of what most developed nations offer.
Critics say it's a backdoor Social Security cut that would particularly disadvantage women and leave out most people who need paid leave.
Everyone agrees with the president's daughter that leave is necessary, but there's little consensus on policy.
Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) appeared on the Senate floor today with a special guest: her newborn daughter Maile.