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Paid Maternity, Paternity Leave Coming for Congressional Staff?  By Rebecca Gale Paid maternity and paternity leave could be coming soon for most federal employees. Full story Paris Attacks Show the War on Terror Isn't Working | Commentary  By Elizabeth R. Beavers The recent attacks that took place in Paris were tragedies that deserve a thoughtful, reasoned response. Instead, many have used this opportunity to advocate for enhanced militarization and ramped-up reactionary tactics, from House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, to Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. Certainly it is tempting to react with fear when such horrific events happen. But the real lesson to be learned from the Paris attacks is that endless, global war is not the solution to violent extremism. Here's why. Full story Settling $1.8 Billion in Claims with Cuba Likely Needs Congressional Approval | Commentary How To Cure Kidney Disease? Let's Start by Restoring NIH Funding | Commentary How to Make Our Democracy Work for Everyone | Commentary