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Statement From Senate Democratic Conference Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins on Paid Family Leave
Andrea Stewart-Cousins
March 17, 2015
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“I commend the Assembly for passing the Paid Family Leave Act. The Senate Democratic Conference has long supported this legislation that would provide the most help to New York Families. Those who provide care for a sick loved one or give a newborn baby the care, time and attention prescribed by doctors should never be punished for doing the right thing. The Senate Democratic Conference remains committed to building a stronger economy by helping our hardworking families and will continue to lead the way on paid family leave.”
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