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Mark Takano: I do not think that is a Secretary of Labor that is protecting the American worker.

On the recordApril 30, 2019
I do not think that is a Secretary of Labor that is protecting the American worker.
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Mark Takano
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Criticism of the Secretary of Labor's proposed overtime eligibility threshold.

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