On the recordJune 10, 2009
It is unacceptable that this country, which is the number one economy in the world, can barely compete with developing nations when it comes to paid leave and sick days.
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congress.govLynn C. Woolsey: “It is unacceptable that this country, which is the number one economy in the world, can barely compete with developing…”
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Woolsey criticizes the U.S. for lacking paid family leave compared to other countries.
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