Apr 30, 2019
The fact remains that we once had 60 percent of Americans protected and eligible for overtime, and we only have 9 percent.
Mark Takano
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Mark Allan Takano is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 41st congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as veterans' affairs, education, and labor rights during his tenure in Congress. Takano has been an advocate for improving the lives of servicemembers and has emphasized the importance of checks and balances in government. He has also been vocal about the need to support workers and address the challenges they face in a changing economy.
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Apr 30, 2019
This is a watershed moment for this Congress, as we contemplate the clearest path forward to address the investment deficit facing our Nation's infrastructure.
Apr 30, 2019
This committee is about moving people, goods, and services safely and efficiently across the country.
Apr 30, 2019
This is a watershed moment for this Congress as we contemplate the clearest path forward to address the investment deficit...
Apr 30, 2019
Hundreds of my constituents and their families had just 60 days' notice before deciding whether to uproot their lives...
Apr 30, 2019
But without a vigorous and organized workforce we could do none of these things.
Apr 29, 2019
The role of the Federal Government is critical in keeping us accountable, keeping states accountable.
Apr 29, 2019
Brown v. Board of Education is very important to me as a person of color and as a former teacher.
Apr 29, 2019
Unfortunately, we are getting further away from that goal because of intentional attacks on civil rights by various administrations.
Apr 28, 2019
I appreciate your response to my question on providing care for transgender veterans in light of the implementation of the ban on their serving openly in the Armed Forces.
Apr 28, 2019
How does VA collect and use data on veteran suicides to inform its prevention efforts?
Apr 28, 2019
We need to focus not on why veterans take their life; this is no great mystery.
Apr 28, 2019
Chairman Takano, Ranking Member Roe, and distinguished members of this committee, The American Legion thanks this subcommittee for holding this important hearing.
Apr 28, 2019
We thank you for the opportunity to testify on this deeply troubling issue of the growing number of suicides amongst the veteran community.
Apr 28, 2019
We appreciate Chairman Takano and Ranking Member Roe's leadership in hosting this first hearing to address this issue.
Apr 28, 2019
Sadly, America is facing a national public health crisis that demands urgency from Congress.
Apr 28, 2019
To the veterans who are watching this hearing and to those struggling with the thoughts of suicide, a grateful Nation cares for you.
Apr 28, 2019
One veteran lost to suicide is one too many, but 20 deaths a day... is unacceptable.
Apr 23, 2019
I really disagree with that premise because I think closing the loophole would protect students from fraudulent and aggressive practices.
Apr 23, 2019
I think closing the loophole would protect students from fraudulent and aggressive practices.
Apr 23, 2019
It would incentivize targeting of veterans, so it would count toward the 10 percent.
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