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5 million women lost their jobs during the pandemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
@gillibrandny
Forcing workers to choose between their family and paychecks is not new. And overwhelmingly, it's women who stay home to care for their families. We need universal #PaidLeave. #FAMILYAct
