In early December, Washington attorney Charles Miller told the District of Columbia Council he opposed a proposal that would require employers to give 16 weeks of paid time off to workers who have babies or need to care for a family member.

Like representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and other business groups, Miller, a former chairman of Covington & Burling, fears the competitive disadvantage D.C. will face compared to Virginia and Maryland if the city wants to attract new businesses and pass the law. Miller is general counsel of Federal City Council, which represents dozens of Washington business leaders and says it focuses on civic improvement rather than a business agenda.

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