On Capitol Hill, Ad Hoc Paid Leave Policies Flourish

Thought Leaders

Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015 | Roll Call Home »

On Capitol Hill, Ad Hoc Paid Leave Policies Flourish  By Rebecca Gale Much has been written about Capitol Hill staff and the wide disparities in paid maternity and paternity leave policies. Offices with longstanding histories of generous leave policies are quick to speak up, but many offices dodge the question, either citing privacy concerns or giving the classic silent treatment by ignoring reporters' questions. Full story A Big Week for America's Arctic | Commentary  By Tom Campion A final Comprehensive Conservation Plan for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge that recommends wilderness protection for the highly valued coastal plain. A draft five-year oil and gas leasing plan for the U.S. outer continental shelf that would protect 9.8 million acres of ecologically vital areas of the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas. Last week was a big week for President Barack Obama's conservation legacy: bold steps on the Arctic Refuge, and important ones for the Arctic Ocean. Taken together, they represent a thoughtful and rigorous approach to balancing our nation's energy needs with the conservation of America's Arctic, one of the wildest places on earth. Full story SPONSORED CONTENT The Auto Industry Is A Huge Job Creator We are particularly proud in the auto industry to continue to have high multiplier effects as we enter 2015, even as we continue to use more automated methods to make our cars and trucks. According to a new report sponsored by the Alliance of Auto Manufacturers, the multiplier effects from automakers remain high. And the job multipliers help explain why our industry is responsible for 7.25 million jobs overall in the U.S. economy.  Full story Collaborative Cybersecurity Action Needed to Help Thwart Attacks | Commentary A Bold Step Forward in Challenging Citizens United | Commentary Federal Higher Education Policy: Momentum or Collision Course? | Commentary