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A Dem source familiar with negotiations explains this exemption: “It was a compromise. Democrats preferred to have something rather than nothing. That was the choice we faced.... Republicans didn’t support the mandate nor did they support leave for everyone....
2/“... It was a clear nonstarter for them. Secretary Mnuchin and Republicans refused to consider any leave policies whatsoever without a cap. While many large companies already have leave policies, the compromise was tailored to provide relief as fast as possible...
3/“... to virus-impacted small and medium businesses, who don’t always have leave policies.

“In addition to most large companies having sick leave policies, 12 states and DC have paid sick leave policies....
4/“... Some large companies have made modifications to their policies in light of the pandemic:
Walmart, McDonald's, Apple, Instacart, Uber, Lyft and Darden Restaurants, which manages restaurants like Olive Garden, updated their leave policies in response to COVID19...
5/“...Obviously, there is a Republican Senate and a Republican President. Support of both are required to make law.”
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