It's very possible the paid leave will only be used by the prosperous, who can afford to go without any pay for five weeks or more. In essence, this program could be funded by the poor working-class folks to give the more prosperous a benefit. Democrats know this program won't be used by those that need it the most.
Washington house Republican Bruce Chandler attacks the still-unfunded Washington FLA. From The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, “Paying For Paid Leave Program”, by Bruce Chandler.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
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