The issue of paid leave is incredibly important. Millions of mothers, fathers, grandparents, and families across the country struggle with the realities of childbirth and infant care while also working hard to put food on the table and raise strong and healthy families.
Joni Ernst emphasizes the critical need for paid leave for families facing childbirth and infant care challenges.
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