On the recordJune 10, 2009
What does it say when Lesotho and Papua New Guinea are implementing paid sick days to give their businesses and their entire nation a competitive edge, yet America still does not get it?
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DeLauro compares the U.S. unfavorably to other nations regarding paid sick days.
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