What would you suggest on proposed regulations which would provide greater certainty with regard to overtime eligibility?
Arlen Specter
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Arlen Specter was a prominent American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania for 30 years, from 1981 to 2011. Originally a member of the Republican Party, he switched to the Democratic Party in 2009. During his tenure, Specter was known for his moderate positions and played a key role in various significant legislative efforts, including judicial nominations and health care reform. He was involved in high-profile hearings, including those related to the 9/11 attacks and the confirmation of Supreme Court justices.
Let the record show that the red light was not on when I finished my question.
Why does the Department of Transportation have what is really the lead role on a matter of this sort which is really an antitrust issue?
I note that the Department of Transportation is going to be issuing regulations here, and I am a little perplexed as to why the Department of Transportation has the lead role when this is really an antitrust issue.
I would just like to be sure that the real antitrust experts are at work on it, and I thank you for your assurances.
Mr. Pate, at the outset, I thank you for your timely intervention with the Department on a matter of significance in Pennsylvania where we had a bankruptcy sale involving a company called Carbide Graphite, and you had the matter under…
I hope that you will take a very, very serious look at this issue because we now know with certainty that the Saudis are not our friends.





