Mark Takano: “I hope my colleagues will join me in support of this bill as we go forward.”

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

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

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

Let’s finish the assignment, make Dr. King’s dream a reality, and fulfill the promise of a better America.