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On the recordJune 10, 2009
I am a strong supporter of a national policy on paid leave and commend Representative Maloney on HR 626, the Federal Employees Parental Leave Act.
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Rosa DeLauro
Democratic · Connecticut

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DeLauro supports national paid leave and praises Maloney's legislation.

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