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The Guardian - US
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Michael Sainato

Democrats introduce bill to help federal workers cover childcare costs during shutdown

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Ilhan Omar speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington DC on 24 May 2023. Photograph: Jacquelyn Martin/AP

Congressional Democrats are introducing a bill that would provide childcare relief to federal workers affected by the shutdown of the federal government, as it drags on through a second week.

Parents would be reimbursed for fees paid to childcare facilities during the shutdown under plans initiated by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.

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