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Patty Murray: “We can't afford child care. We can't afford paid family…”

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Senator Patty Murray Criticizes Republican Fiscal Policies in Senate Speech

Published | Video Starts at 04:12

We still need to close those hospitals, we have to cut costs and we still have to kick people off SNAP because the debt is out of control. And don't forget to mention that no, We can't afford child care. We can't afford paid family leave. We can't afford to solve your problems. Magic math is apparently just for billionaires. You all are getting less. Please, Republicans, send that message to your constituents. (04:12–04:16)

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Asserts that current policies do not support funding for child care and paid family leave.

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