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House speaker Nancy Pelosi was asked about Joe Manchin's argument that the proposed paid family and medical leave program does not belong in Democrats' reconciliation package.

While thanking Manchin for supporting key proposals like establishing universal prekindergarten and expanding access to affordable childcare, Pelosi said she disagreed with the senator's assertions about paid leave.