On the recordDecember 9, 2019
I must say, I'm a little astonished by this debate today, because the Republican Party prides itself in being the party of the family.
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congress.govI must say, I'm a little astonished by this debate today, because the Republican Party prides itself in being the party of the family.
Speier expresses surprise at Republican opposition to paid family leave despite claiming to support families.
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