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October 22, 2015

Right-Wing Freedom Caucus Backs Paul Ryan for House Speaker 
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The right-wing House Freedom Caucus has backed Wisconsin Congressmember
Paul Ryan for House speaker, securing him the support needed to claim
the post next week. The move comes after Ryan said he "cannot and will
not give up my family time" as House speaker. Critics have noted Ryan's
record of opposing policies that help low-income parents spend more time
with their children—including paid parental leave.

 

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