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Jahana Hayes: “Have to be codified into law because otherwise we're giving…”

Featuring: Jahana Hayes, Democratic | U.S. House, Connecticut, District 5

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May 13th 2024_ Congresswoman Jahana Hayes

Published | Video Starts at 29:33

We really need systemic, full, important change on the federal level that can help every state. And you're right. That is why healthcare is so helpful. It has to be permanent change. That's right. Yes. Have to be codified into law because otherwise we're giving with one hand and taking with the other. Otherwise we're having policy passed at the federal level that then the state has to make some tough decisions about what do they pass for other things. (29:33–29:41)

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Asserts that childcare policies need to be codified into law to avoid inconsistent policy implementation.

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