Paid Family Leave Takes Center Stage Ahead of 2020

Paid Family Leave Takes Center Stage Ahead of 2020

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The video discusses the topic of paid family leave, highlighting various proposals in Congress. A bipartisan proposal by Senators Cassidy and Sinema suggests using the child tax credit to provide upfront funds for new parents, while the Family Act, supported by most Democratic candidates, offers 12 weeks of paid leave funded by taxes. Both sides agree on the need for more parental time, but differ on implementation methods.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the political discussions mentioned in the introduction?

Healthcare reform

Paid family leave

Education policy

Tax reduction

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of the proposal by Senators Cassidy and Cinema?

It provides 20 weeks of paid leave.

It allows use of the child tax credit for upfront expenses.

It mandates employer contributions.

It raises taxes significantly.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the bipartisan proposal aim to gain GOP support?

By increasing tax rates

By avoiding mandates

By reducing the child tax credit

By offering more weeks of leave

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Senator Gillibrand's Family Act propose?

12 weeks of unpaid leave

12 weeks of partial paid leave

6 weeks of full paid leave

No paid leave

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common agreement among all sides regarding new parents?

They need less time with their children.

They should pay more taxes.

They need more time to spend with their children.

They should work longer hours.