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Aspen Institute to Host Paid Leave Policies Discussion

January 23, 2014

The Aspen Institute‘s “Economic Opportunities Program” is hosting a lunchtime dialogue on paid leave policies as part of its “Working in America” series.

Time to Care: A Discussion on Improving Paid Leave Policies for Workers, Businesses, and Our Economy” will take place January 28 from 12:00 – 1:30 PM at the:

Aspen Institute

One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 700

Washington, D.C.

The discussion will be the moderated by Brigid Schulte, social issues reporter at the The Washington Post, and feature:

  • Ellen Bravo, Executive Director, Family Values @ Work
  • Alison Earle, Senior Research Scientist, Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University
  • John Feehery, President of Communications and Director of Public Affairs, Quinn Gillespie and Associates
  • Makini Howell, Owner and Chef, Plum Bistro Restaurants

There is no charge to attend but registration is required.

For more information, contact Matt Helmer at matt.helmer@aspeninst.org or 202-341-4992.

The “Working in America” discussion series is supported by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Ford Foundation, and the Surdna Foundation.

— by Deane Beebe

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