[_yoqn]

The Federal Government can't be expected to pay/mandate payment for every citizen's inconvenience and health problem.

You lost a week's pay because you couldn't work because you were ill. Not because some politician was mean and didn't pay you or tell your boss to pay you.

[ipaddr]

If they mandate something they need to provide the support. If they cannot afford it they shouldn't pass on those costs to citizens.