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Barack Obama: Being able to spend time at home with a new child is a critical part of building a strong family.

On the recordJune 2, 2009
Being able to spend time at home with a new child is a critical part of building a strong family.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 626 - Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2009

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