Retail store managers like Dawn Hughey, who was paid a salary of less than $35,000 a year, are sometimes forced to work as many as 90 hours a week.
Frederica Wilson
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Frederica Smith Wilson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 24th congressional district since 2010. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been an advocate for education, healthcare, and social justice issues throughout her tenure in Congress. Wilson is known for her distinctive style, often wearing colorful hats, and her outspoken nature on various political matters.
I stand strong with the more than 150 House and Senate Democrats who sent a letter to President Obama this week to express our strong support of this overtime rule.
Chairman Walberg, I want to thank you again for holding this hearing and giving us an opportunity to discuss the Department of Labor's proposed overtime rule.
A salary and a title are no protections against oppressive overwork and never have been.
On rollcall No. 443, had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' Stated against:
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On rollcall No. 376, had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________





