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California assemblywoman brings newborn to the legislature floor - BBC News
California state legislator Buffy Wicks was denied a request to vote by proxy after giving birth to her daughter on 26 July. Assembly members at risk for Covid-19 were given the choice to vote remotely during the pandemic, but Ms Wicks was denied the option because maternity leave was deemed not to be a high-risk category. Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, who denied the request, has apologised. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog
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California state legislator Buffy Wicks was denied a request to vote by proxy after giving birth to her daughter on 26 July. Assembly members at risk for Covid-19 were given the choice to vote remotely during the pandemic, but Ms Wicks was denied the option because maternity leave was deemed not to be a high-risk category. Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, who denied the request, has apologised. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog
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