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Mnuchin squeezed paid sick leave program
The latest version of the bill, which the Senate is expected to pass this week, includes a major change to federal paid sick leave and family medical leave policy for affected workers, a program long championed by Democrats.
The legislation initially allowed workers up to 10 weeks of paid leave — as part of the federal family and medical leave program — for three different scenarios: if they become sick or are forced to be quarantined, if they are caring for a sick person, or if they are caring for a child whose school or daycare has been closed.
Under the latest changes, however, there is only one category that qualifies for the extended family and medical leave: Individuals who are taking care of children.
Pelosi appeared to address the criticism from some in her caucus in a statement on Tuesday, in which she vowed to push for expanded paid leave in the next package.
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The latest version of the bill, which the Senate is expected to pass this week, includes a major change to federal paid sick leave and family medical leave policy for affected workers, a program long championed by Democrats.
The legislation initially allowed workers up to 10 weeks of paid leave — as part of the federal family and medical leave program — for three different scenarios: if they become sick or are forced to be quarantined, if they are caring for a sick person, or if they are caring for a child whose school or daycare has been closed.
Under the latest changes, however, there is only one category that qualifies for the extended family and medical leave: Individuals who are taking care of children.
Pelosi appeared to address the criticism from some in her caucus in a statement on Tuesday, in which she vowed to push for expanded paid leave in the next package.
Democrats say Mnuchin squeezed paid sick leave program
Some lawmakers are complaining that a 'technical' change to the House coronavirus package was actually quite substantial.
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Vote Republicans out.
