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President Barack Obama talks about legislation to offer paid sick leave for Americans while at Charmington's Cafe in Baltimore, Maryland, on January 15, 2015.

The State of the Union kicked off Obama's push for paid parental and sick leave

Only two countries in the world have no protected right to paid maternity leave: Papua New Guinea and the United States. But after a call for maternity leave in the State of the Union, President Barack Obama is trying to change that in 2015.

The State of the Union kicked off Obama's push for paid parental and sick leave

Sequestration Could Put Nearly One Million Defense Employees on Furlough

Sequestration Could Put Nearly One Million Defense Employees on Furlough

Furloughed FAA workers demand Congress pass authorization bill

Furloughed FAA workers demand Congress pass authorization bill

FAA stalemate costing US government millions

FAA stalemate costing US government millions

What Does an FAA Shutdown Mean for You?

What Does an FAA Shutdown Mean for You?

The Politics Behind the F.A.A Shutdown

The Politics Behind the F.A.A Shutdown

Failed negotiations cause FAA shutdown

The federal government is loosing $200 million per week, as the FAA shutdown makes it unable to collect taxes on airline tickets.

Failed negotiations cause FAA shutdown
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Number of Americans Taking Vacation Hit a Low Point

Number of Americans Taking Vacation Hit a Low Point

Connecticut Businesses Consider Sick Leave Laws

We hear from Dave Rutigliano, chef and owner of The Southport Brewing Company in Connecticut who tells us why sick-leave is bad news for small business. Jon Green, executive director for Connecticut Working Familes, also speaks with us.

Connecticut Businesses Consider Sick Leave Laws
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US government faces shutdown

If the US government shuts down, about 800,000 federal workers (out of 4.4 million) would be furloughed. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Susan Johnson, the president of AFSA, about the possible impact of the shutdown on foreign service workers.

US government faces shutdown
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Furloughs Increase as Companies Cut Costs

To cut costs, more employers are implementing furloughs, mandatory leaves from work. The Takeaway is joined by personal finance expert Beth Kobliner, recently furloughed web designer Jason Ramirez, and furloughed flight attendant Tim Kirkwood.

Furloughs Increase as Companies Cut Costs

The Family Leave Medical Act

The Family Medical Leave Act protects the rights of workers, but many opt not to take it because they cannot afford to.

The Family Leave Medical Act