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childbirth Leave Sparks Debate
At a congressional hearing on the Parental and Medical Leave Act of 1986 Dr Joann Urquhart and Barbara Wittig shared their experiences taking unpaid leave for childbirth and adoption. The bill would grant 18 weeks over two years for a newborn or adopted child and 26 weeks within one year for personal health reasons.
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