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Senate Finance Committee explores federal paid leave policies, attempts to find common ground

Senate Finance Committee explores federal paid leave policies, attempts to find common ground

by Kristen Axtman | Oct 25, 2023 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON – A Senate panel on Wednesday sought to address a key issue affecting working parents: the lack of a federal paid leave program.  Although no specific bill was debated during the Senate Finance Committee hearing, several Democratic lawmakers cited their...

Act of patriotism: Military families seek more help for autistic kids

by Rachel Morello | Feb 28, 2012 | Health & Science

WASHINGTON – Cheryl Chafos walks her 10-year-old son Zachary to the bus stop at 6:45 every morning. His ride to school is an hour and fifteen minutes long. Soon after, Chafos helps her toddler into the family car so she can drive a third son, Andrew, 11, to his...

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