Caitlin Huey-Burns

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Caitlin Huey-Burns @CHueyBurns

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, at least 10% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. But many go unreported because of stigmas. Duckworth hopes this bill will help women feel less isolated about their experiences and be able to grieve. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 20, 2021

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"I found out in the morning I had a miscarriage and had to go back to work in the afternoon, and I really needed time to process," Duckworth told me of her own experience. "It seems like this is something that's an oversight when it comes to family leave policies." — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 20, 2021

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This also speaks to the power of representation in Congress: "It's a lived experience and why diversity matters in Congress," Duckworth told me. "I think it takes women in office who have gone through this to really bring it to the forefront." — PolitiTweet.org

NEW: @SenDuckworth introducing a bill today to provide three days of *paid* leave following a pregnancy loss, faile… https://t.co/jOZrAGdRB6

Posted July 20, 2021