John Fleming: “The practice of allowing wage rate flexibility in American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands ended in 2007.”

As you know, unemployability levels are at historic lows today, not least of which is because of the deregulation and the reduction in taxes that have so much stimulated the economy.

I find this unsettling, because it is the security of our economy and job system that makes our country the land of the American Dream.

Yes, sir, I certainly agree with that, with this caveat.

A strong economy is critical to helping communities hit by natural disasters get back on their feet.