Mark Takano: “It is past time for the Department to update the Fair Labor Standards Act's exemption for overtime pay.”

Every generation must take up the work of renewing and perfecting the idea of America so that America lives up to its promise.

“Progress is not permanent. Rights do not protect themselves. Democracy does not defend itself.”

We are here because the work that began 63 years ago is unfinished.

The 40-hour workweek was established in law nearly 90 years ago.