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It's part of a budget that hurts parents and families, from a White House that rips babies from mothers' arms.
Democrat Gavin Newsom’s proposal counts as groundbreaking and radical for the U.S.; it still falls short of what most developed nations offer.
Critics say it's a backdoor Social Security cut that would particularly disadvantage women and leave out most people who need paid leave.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Everyone agrees with the president's daughter that leave is necessary, but there's little consensus on policy.
Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) appeared on the Senate floor today with a special guest: her newborn daughter Maile.
Lawmakers leaped into action to help Sen. Tammy Duckworth and her new baby. What about the millions of women still waiting for help?
McDonald’s flipped its arches, but gesture does little to solve real problems facing women.
"It really does feel as if Norwegian society invests in us," one resident says.
Most of the proposals will be unpopular on Capitol Hill.