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On the recordMay 8, 2013
I join my colleagues in opposition to H.R. 1406, the Republican More Work, Less Pay Act. Hardworking American families deserve reasonable working hours and scheduling flexibility, livable wages, fair overtime pay and job security. Unfortunately, H.R. 1406 is a misguided policy which provides none of these. American workers need real choices in the workplace which put the interests of American families first. They don't need stunts like H.R. 1406.
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Lucille Roybal-Allard
California

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