Political Quotes

On the recordMay 19, 2014
It obviously leads to these horrible choices between taking care of your own health or the health of a family member and losing out on a paycheck or perhaps even a job entirely.
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Tammy Baldwin
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Baldwin highlights the tough choices faced by workers without paid sick time.

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