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President Obama’s recently proposed 2011 federal budget includes a $50 million State Paid Leave Fund. The fund will provide start-up support for state governments that want to enact paid leave options for workers. “A handful of States have enacted policies to offer paid family leave, but more States should have the chance,” notes an Office [...]

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In a speech Thursday at the Department of Labor, First Lady Michelle Obama made a forceful call for new policies that value families at work – including paid sick days and family leave. Describing the challenges families are facing today – and challenges she has known first-hand – the First Lady declared these policy solutions [...]

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  • Terry Carlson: Washington State law requires employers to allow workers to use sick leave to care for ill family members. Minnesota does not. This should be a benefi
  • Fredrick Livers: At least a hundred persons in our city have been infected with the H1N1 virus. I was very scared to get infected with this disease during the pandemic
  • Anna Begum: Michelle Obama is such a wonderful woman. I believe that she would be an excellent first lady.-'.

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    PSD Hearing at the State HousePSD Hearing at the State HouseFamily Fun Day in Support of Paid Sick DaysFamily Fun Day in Support of Paid Sick Days

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