Annie Kuster: “Last night, I was so pleased to hold a telephone townhall with my colleague, Representative Chris Pappas, New Hampshire…”

“Last night, I was so pleased to hold a telephone townhall with my colleague, Representative Chris Pappas, New Hampshire public health officials, and over 10,000 Granite Staters to provide an update on the impact of the coronavirus. I continue to hear from constituents who are concerned, and a recurring theme for many is a lack of access to paid sick leave, which complicates our ability to address this public health crisis. When faced with an illness or medical issue, many Americans face a challenging decision to put their job and their income at risk or risk their own health and the health of their colleagues and their community. I am proud to support Rosa DeLauro's legislation to expand access to paid sick leave so that workers are able to follow the directives of public health officials and stay home from work when they are feeling ill. As Congress continues to address policies to protect the American people against the spread of the coronavirus, I urge consideration of this important bill. ____________________”