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On the recordMarch 13, 2018
In fact, according to the political investigation, overtime laws that are not enforced properly cost an estimated $15 billion in lost wages.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

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Peters highlights the financial impact of poorly enforced overtime laws.

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