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, with President Biden addressing the issue briefly and former President Trump ignoring the question entirely.
took center stage—the first summit of its kind hosted by the federal agency and organization that represents business interests.in opening remarks that “having a workforce that shows up every day—ready to work, able to work, not missing shifts, at the top of their game—is essential,” noting the event fell on the birthday of her mother, who acted as a caregiver for Raimondo’s own children, a privilege she noted many working parents don’t have.
, which includes funding for new semiconductor manufacturing facilities built in the U.S. that provide a child careThe event struck a bipartisan tone, with both Democratic and Republican lawmakers and governors presenting. Speakers included philanthropists—Melinda Gates delivered virtual remarks—small business owners, child care providers, startups with new child care business models, leaders of public-private partnerships and corporate C-suite executives.
Until recently, “this was thought of as a social issue and a women's issue,” she said. But that’s changing, because “everyone is struggling to find workers. ... Unless you figure out a way to get women to work, we're just not going to get the job done.
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