Federal Workers Would Get 12 Weeks Of Paid Parental Leave In New Deal

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the main purpose of the new deal mentioned in the video?
To provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave to federal workers
To reduce the working hours of federal employees
To offer free childcare services to federal workers
To increase the salaries of federal employees
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Which act includes the provision for paid parental leave for federal workers?
The National Health Care Act
The Child Welfare Act
The National Defense Authorization Act
The Federal Employment Act
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Who were the key political figures pushing for the inclusion of paid parental leave in the defense spending bill?
Senator Elizabeth Warren and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Senator Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan
Senator Bernie Sanders and House Speaker John Boehner
Senator Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
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What was one of the disappointments expressed by advocates regarding the new deal?
It reduced the duration of paid leave from 12 weeks to 8 weeks
It only applied to federal workers and not private employees
It was not gender-neutral
It did not include paid leave for caring for sick family members
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What is Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's stance on paid leave?
She supports a comprehensive, affordable, and gender-neutral plan for all workers
She opposes any form of paid leave
She thinks it should be optional for employers
She believes it should be limited to federal workers only
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