Republican Senators Joni Ernst and Mike Lee are unveiling a new proposal for paid family leave. The Cradle Act would allow new parents to tap into their Social Security savings, and later delay their retirement, to take paid time off after the birth or adoption of a child.
"I think most people would look at this as an opportunity that they might not otherwise have, an opportunity to benefit from payments that they've been making already for years," Lee told CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes.
"Why is the U.S. so far behind the rest of the industrialized world on this issue?" Cordes asked.
"I think that is a really great question and that's why we have decided now is the time to step up and really do something about this," Ernst said. "We think it's time to catch up with other countries."
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"Why is the U.S. so far behind the rest of the industrialized world on this issue?" Cordes asked.
ReplyDeleteNice neutral journalistic question.
mr bob
Soon they'll be able to borrow against SS for their kids' tuition, then work until they're 93 before collecting benefits.
ReplyDeleteSoon there will be no tuition 2:17. But maybe they can get a new car with it. SS will not get it back because there is a reason for the age limits. You get older it is hard to get up, so they won't be working. But they might as well get it when they can, before illegals drain their contributions without illegals putting any in the kitty.
ReplyDeleteThere's a reason why America is the greatest country on Earth. These same reasons are what have made us thrive. Now we want to reverse this and become like broke-down, backwards Europe? If these leftists want to go back to Europe, go. Don't bother us with your nonsense!
ReplyDeleteWhat's next? Ordering a pizza online with future SS benefits?
ReplyDeleteI'm buying a Mercedes Benz E63 S with my future benefits!
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