Paid Family Leave Is Popular. Why Is It Reportedly Getting Dumped?

One of the most popular elements of Biden's 'Build Back Better' agenda, paid family leave, has been dropped from the bill.

An episode of the Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast podcast, hosted by WNYC Studios, titled "Paid Family Leave Is Popular. Why Is It Reportedly Getting Dumped?" was published on October 28, 2021 and runs 23 minutes.

October 28, 2021 ·23m · Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

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One of the most popular elements of Biden's 'Build Back Better' agenda, paid family leave, has been dropped from the bill.

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One of the most popular elements of Biden's 'Build Back Better' agenda, paid family leave, has been dropped from the bill.

On Today's Show:
Helaine Olen, Washington Post opinion columnist focusing on politics and economics, breaks down what's been going on in negotiations on the Hill, whether Democrats are close to a deal, and how the government would pay for it.

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