Democrats and Republicans say that family and hard work are critical . Barack Obama : U.S. 's work-family policies are worse than many countries . He says the U.S. lacks law on maternity leave , sick leave , per year . Freedman : Our government need to to implement family-oriented policies .
Republicans and Democrats say that family and hard work are critical . Josh Freedman : America 's work-family policies are worse than many countries . He says the U.S. lacks law on maternity leave , sick leave , vacation days . Freedman : Our government need to to implement family-oriented policies .