Schumer emphasizes the importance of debate in the Senate.
04/21/2010
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I strenuously oppose any effort to exempt Puerto Rico workers (of any age) from the Federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
I have been disappointed by the lack of urgency of many of my colleagues in taking up and supporting this important piece of legislation.
We have to move the process forward and hold a hearing and, hopefully, a markup shortly thereafter.
Senator Chuck Schumer described how inspiring the Pope's words were to him.