Yesterday, I left Washington to head back home to Dallas where I'll be taking a short paternity leave as Aly and I are expecting the birth of our son. We are so thrilled to start this new chapter in our lives. #TX32
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Family is so important and as a country, we must allow for parents to spend time with their babies because providing parents the ability to stay home during this critical period leads to better outcomes for men, women and families.
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This experience makes it clearer than ever that we need to provide basic paid sick and parental leave so that no matter who you are or where you live, hardworking people can have financial security and peace of mind while spending time with their families.https://allred.house.gov/media/press-releases/allred-statement-taking-parental-leave …
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and quality universal childcare!!
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Couldn't agree more! All babies and parents need time to bond without worrying about their economic security. However, we need a comprehensive nat'l
#paidleave program so parents of ill children can also be at their bedside well after they are born.https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/204-the-child-development-case-for-a-national-paid-family-and-medical-leave-program …Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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