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Jeanne Shaheen: “I think it is important to address the family issues that they have, and certainly maternity leave is a big part of…”

On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
I think it is important to address the family issues that they have, and certainly maternity leave is a big part of that.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

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Shaheen advocates for improved maternity leave policies in the military.

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