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Senate Democrats held a news conference on their paid family and medical leave legislation. The proposal provides for up to 12 weeks of paid leave for full- or part-time workers who need time to care for a…

In his weekly address, President Obama discussed the importance of ensuring that American families had access to paid sick leave.

Panelists talked about improving equality in the workplace, focusing on an Independent Women’s Forum report that offers solutions for pay equity, discrimination, and paid leave. One recommendation was to create personal care…

In his weekly address, President Obama recognized all mothers in celebration of the upcoming Mother’s Day, and gave thanks to his wife and mother-in-law for their role in raising his daughters.…

Sabrina Schaeffer talked about the Independent Women’s Forum’s policy proposals in their recent report, Working for Women: A Modern Agenda for Improving Women’s Lives, such as on paid…

Telephone lines were open for viewer responses to the question, “How do you feel about government-paid family leave?” Clare O’Connor was interviewed by phone about her Forbes Magazine article on…

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced his latest initiatives under his “Force of the Future” plan. He said the military would double maternity and paternity leave from six to 12 weeks,…

Claire Suddath talked about her Bloomberg Businessweek article, “Can the U.S. Ever Fix Its Messed-Up Maternity Leave System.” She also talked about the history of maternity leave in the…

Headlines from the day’s newspapers were read and telephone lines, including a line for employers, were open for viewer comments on the question: “Should All Employers Provide Paid Sick Leave?” The question…

Josh Earnest briefed reporters and responded to their questions on a variety of topics including the easing of restriction on U.S. travel to Cuba, the Nigerian terror network Boko Haram, the…

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) talked about the importance of women on the U.S. economy. She argued for an increase in the federal minimum wage, universal pre-K education, and benefits for…

House Democrats marked the 20th anniversary of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). President Bill Clinton signed the act in 1993 to “balance the demands of the workplace with the needs of families.” House…

Witnesses testified about the findings of a new Government Accountability Office report on policies used abroad to help women balance work and care-giver responsibilities. They talked about…

Mr. Ensellem and Mr. Oxfeld talked about the effect of the Family and Medical Leave Act on unemployment insurance benefits. The Act would provide benefits for employees who leave work for…

Mr. Shreve talked about the Administration’s proposal to allow states to use unemployment compensations to provide paid parental leave for employees with new children. He also responded to…

Ms. Paxton talked about an executive order from President Clinton that allows states to use unemployment compensation for paid parental leave for employees at the birth or adoption of a new…

Sen. Hutchinson talked about legislation to provide parents more time to spend with their families through maternity leave and compensation time. The bill would allow for more flexibility…

Senator Ashcroft talked about the need to provide flexible working hours to all workers. He stressed that it allows persons to spend more time with their families while preserving overtime…

Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes…

At a second anniversary event for the Family and Medical Leave Act, President Clinton and others talked about the positive impact of the law on families.