Maryland
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After paid family leave was slashed from Democrats' reconciliation package, activists ramped up pressure on the states. In many, the issue will be on the ballot in upcoming elections.
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INSIDE: Climate Emergency ... Fauci ... 'Transvestigators'
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We’re taking a state-by-state look at the places that appear most ready for a pandemic election, and the places that could be in for a big mess.