21.   The current parental leave laws are inadequate, Hewlett said.

22.   The Prices also give tips for negotiating parental leave.

23.   Under the regulations released Tuesday, state legislatures will determine whether paid parental leave should be adopted and would also vote on how it should be implemented.

24.   Besides Britain, Ireland and Luxembourg have no parental leave laws.

25.   Despite heavy public hints from his wife, Blair has said he will not be taking parental leave.

26.   It also extended paid parental leave from eight months to a year.

27.   Prime Minister Paavo Lipponen will become the first Finnish government minister to take parental leave for the birth of a child, officials said Tuesday.

28.   Prime Minister Tony Blair will not be taking parental leave.

29.   The government on Wednesday announced it was increasing maternity and other parental leave to allow employees to spend more time with their children.

30.   Undoubtedly, having more women lawmakers will bring a fresh perspective to family issues such as health, education, parental leave and domestic violence.