Political Quotes

I think this is one of the areas where we're way behind. Paid sick leave, I think, maternity leave, Senator Casey's bill on the pregnancy act are just things I think that make our society more caring, more inclusive, and more considerate…

The Healthy Families Act, introduced by Senator Harkin, would allow workers to earn paid sick days.

The Healthy Families Act... would ensure workers have access to paid sick days and would no longer have to worry about taking a financial hit if they or their children fall ill.

The Fair Pay Act, introduced by Chairman Harkin and Representative Holmes Norton, would address the devaluation of women's work.