A working mom gave lawmakers a raw reminder on Wednesday of the importance of child care and paid leave, tearing up as she described her struggle to care for her autistic son. “As someone who’s dedicated 15 years to corporate America, I’m more than happy to be that reliable and accountable person. “And that’s why the paid leave for all is so important.”AdvertisementDemocrats have pushed for broader child care and paid leave, but the effort stalled under Republican opposition. Rep. Dave Schweikert (R-Ariz.) said if Democrats were serious about working with Republicans on child care and leave issues, they would huddle with them and economists from both sides to come up with ideas. “And we’re better than that.”The Build Back Better Act passed by the House 2021 would have provided free child care for kids under the age of six, as well as free universal pre-school services.

Source: Huffington Post June 16, 2022 01:12 UTC