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Boozman, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan More Paid Leave for More Americans Act

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the More Paid Leave for More Americans Act, legislation to expand access to paid leave through an innovative state-driven, public-private partnership model while creating a national framework that empowers employers to administer this benefit efficiently across state lines. The bill would authorize a three-year pilot program through the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to help states, in partnership with private employers, offer paid family, caregiving or medical leave. It would also establish the Interstate Pa

Kennedy explains how work requirements ensure only those in need receive food stamps: “It’s working”

Watch Kennedy’s comments here. WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today explained how the One Big Beautiful Bill’s provision to require able-bodied Americans on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—commonly known as food stamps—to work, volunteer or attend school part time has helped protect the program for those who need it most in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor. Key excerpts of the speech are below: “Last year, we passed the One Big Beautiful Bill. One of the provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill was that we, in America, if you’re hungry, we’re going to feed you. We’re goi

One Year Later: Working Families Tax Cuts

Just over a year ago, Congress passed landmark legislation focused on making Arkansas and America stronger, safer and more prosperous. Now known as the Working Families Tax Cuts, the package’s biggest achievement was to stop a looming $4 trillion tax increase on hardworking men and women in our state and across the country. At a time when inflation is still too high, adding even more of a burden on Arkansans’ budgets would be disastrous. Thankfully, we succeeded in preventing the federal government from taking an even bigger bite out of their paychecks or returns. Our second priority was to he

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