Senator Patty Murray says it's impossible to keep the economy growing without affordable, well-paid childcare

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U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) speaks at an event to reintroduce the Child Care for Working Families Act, at the U.S. Capitol on April 27, 2023 in Washington, DC. The legislation would provides funds for child care and early learning programs for low to moderate income families.
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) speaks at an event to reintroduce the Child Care for Working Families Act, at the U.S. Capitol on April 27, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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Meet a childcare worker who makes $15 an hour and lives with 4 roommates to be able to afford doing the job she loves

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3 year old girl playing at daycare while wearing a protective face mask to protect from the transfer of germs during phase 2 of reopening during COVID-19.
Marie (not pictured) works with 3-year-olds.

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