Mark Dayton on Families & Children Former Democratic Jr Senator (MN, 2001-2007)

More funding for family leave & early childhood

Expand the Family Medical Leave Act: I would extend coverage to employees in businesses with 10 or more employees.
• Expand the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit: We should increase the credit to 50 percent for all working families.
• Provide Federal Funds for Programs like Minnesota’s Early Childhood Family Education
• Increase Federal Funding for Special Education
• Increase Funding for Head Start to ensure that all children who qualify can participate in this important program.

Economic rat race is the prime destroyer of families

Too many working parents have too little time for their family and community activities. Those who profess concern for the American family should realize that the economic rat race is the prime destroyer of families.

Rated 0% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-family voting record.

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