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Washington, D.C., Councilman Robert White Jr. talked with "The Why" about how fatherhood has shaped his views on paid paternity leave. He says personal experience as a new dad helped inform his position.
D.C. Councilman Wants New Dads To Get The Same Time Off As New Moms
"The Why" asked Washington, D.C., Councilman Robert White Jr. about how fatherhood has shaped his views on paid paternity leave.
D.C. Councilman Wants New Dads To Get The Same Time Off As New Moms
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