03/24/2009
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"I have joined Senator Gillibrand, who has long been a champion on this issue, in reintroducing the Family Act to provide paid family and medical leave to all workers."
"It is unconscionable, and it is unacceptable."
"We cannot rebuild a stronger and fairer economy if workers are forced to choose between their and their families' health, or their paycheck."
"It is far past time we make paid leave a right for all, not a privilege for some."