On the recordNovember 8, 2007
You shouldn't have to lose your wages or quit your job to care for a newborn baby, or a sick child, or an elderly parent.
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Obama Campaign Press Release - Obama Hosts Roundtable to Discuss Challenges Working Women Face
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