On the recordJune 10, 2009
This is absolutely unacceptable that this country, 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: “This is absolutely unacceptable that this country, the number one economy in the world, can barely compete with…”
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Woolsey criticizes the U.S. for lacking adequate paid leave compared to other countries.
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