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On the recordMay 19, 2014
We need a policy like the FAMILY Act (H.R. 3712/S. 1810), introduced by Senator Gillibrand.
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Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

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Gillibrand's FAMILY Act proposes a family and medical leave insurance fund.

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