Consider creating a Parental Leave Act replacing FMLA for new mothers/fathers.

Currently the US is one of the LAST countries to offer strong support for new moms, dads and parents of adoption. FMLA covers leave but not pay. If the new mother doesn't have enough sick time, vacation or short term disability (and in some states this doesn't even cover birth) and is low income or middle class the fact is that most cannot afford to take the time off to care for her new born. This cause undue stress, the lack of breast feeding (due to time constraints) and is all around bad for the new baby and families. I urge Congress and President Obama to take a STRONG look at our policies and compare them to other countries. In fact, compare them to almost EVERY country since the USA is pretty much last in support new families.