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Rosa DeLauro: “What does it say when Lesotho, Papua, New Guinea are implementing paid sick days to give their businesses and their…”

On the recordJune 10, 2009
What does it say when Lesotho, Papua, New Guinea are implementing paid sick days to give their businesses and their entire nation a competitive edge? America still doesn't get it.
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Rosa DeLauro
Democratic · Connecticut

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DeLauro criticizes the U.S. for lagging behind other countries in implementing paid sick days.

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