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Meltdown slows bid for family work improvements
As Obama takes office and the Democratic majority grows, calls for nationwide paid sick days and paid family leave intensify but face fierce resistance from business groups amid the worst economic crisis in decades. Proponents press for federal action, while local mandates push ahead in Milwaukee and other states, highlighting a national clash over workers protections during a downturn.
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