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Obama To Push For Paid Sick Leave In State Of Union
The Associated Press: Obama Tries Again To Get Paid Leave For More Workers
The White House said Obama will push the issue anew in the State of the Union address he delivers Tuesday night to a joint session of Congress. Obama wants Congress, states and cities to pass measures to let workers earn up to a week of paid sick time a year. He’ll also ask for more than $2 billion to encourage states to create paid family and medical leave programs. Obama also will propose that Congress pass legislation giving federal workers an additional six weeks of paid parental leave. (1/15)
Marketplace: President Obama Aims To Pass The Healthy Families Act
[President Barack] Obama is calling on Congress to pass the Healthy Families Act, which would allow workers to earn an hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours they work. (Allington, 1/15)
The Washington Post: Obama Tells Agencies To Advance Sick Leave For Feds With New Children
President Obama signed a memo Thursday directing agencies to advance up to six weeks of paid sick leave to federal employees with a new child. He also is urging Congress to pass legislation providing them an additional six weeks of paid administrative leave. (Davidson, 1/15)
