House Dems Mark 20th Anniversary of the Family Medical Leave Act

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House Dems Mark 20th Anniversary of the Family Medical Leave Act

Washington, DC
Tuesday, February 5, 2013

The House Democrat leadership hold a press briefing on the 20th Anniversary of the Family Medical Leave Act.

Participants include House Democrat leader Nancy Pelosi (CA), Reps. George Miller (WA), Rosa DeLauro (CT), Susan Davis (CA), Marcia Fudge (OH) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR).

Updated: Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 2:05pm (ET)

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