Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, Members should understand that the new rules that went into effect on August 23, in my opinion, will guarantee more overtime for more American workers than the rules that were in effect prior to that. It is because we guarantee anyone making up to $23,660 overtime regardless of what their position is, where it was only $8,060 before that. I think the clarity that comes with these new rules will help better protect the American workers. I just received a letter from the U.S. Department of Labor, the Solicitor's Office. Let me quote in part: 'The Department of Labor has carefully reviewed this proposed amendment and analyzed its legal and practical effect. The proposed funding amendment will not repeal the new regulation that went into effect on August 23, 2004--employers will continue to determine an employee's eligibility for overtime according to the new tests.'”