A candidate for U.S.president is promising a program that pays for 12 weeks of maternity leave for all women.To pay for this,the candidate proposes a tax rate of 45% on individuals earning more than $600K a year while leaving lower tax brackets at current levels.This candidate is proposing a ________ program supported by ________ taxation.

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The program is universal as it is offering maternity leave to all women, regardless of their income level. The tax proposal is progressive as the tax rate is higher for individuals earning more than $600K a year, which means that they will be paying a higher percentage of their income in taxes compared to individuals earning less than $600K a year.

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