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In Congress, a Push for Proxy Voting for New Parents Draws Bipartisan Support

In Congress, a Push for Proxy Voting for New Parents Draws Bipartisan Support A group of younger lawmakers is pressing to change House rules to allow members who are new parents to vote remotely.
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