No worker should be forced to subsidize, as a condition of employment, the political schemes and candidates of a private organization of which they disapprove.

Perpetually encrusting a labor union onto a workplace with no showing of current employee support does not lead to workplace stability.

No worker should be forced to be represented by a private organization and its officials who perform poorly in the workplace.

tuition fees at our institutions of higher education are rising well over the inflation rate

The plan participants that we have here, the workers, the Mr. Morgan's of the world, certainly deserve none of the blame for this grossly underfunded pension plan problem that exists.

This, in my view is another example of the false promises of defined benefit pension programs.

Yet they are the ones facing the dire consequences which is an unacceptable outcome.

I certainly look forward to working with our colleagues and coming up with some solutions for the people.

Well, 1 million people is a catastrophe.

I was present, did insert card and voted No on final passage on Enhanced Background Checks Act, but my vote was not recorded. personal explanation

Great teachers have a profound effect on our society.

I certainly believe teachers deserve to be paid very well.

Regarding the Seattle study, and it is certainly quoted often, but not only were there job losses but even the workers who kept their jobs had their hours cut.

I fear that these small businesses in my district would be negatively affected in the event that a $15 minimum wage was implemented.

Government does have a responsibility to help competitive businesses and their families flourish by creating an environment for opportunities for all Americans to achieve economic prosperity and help improve family sustaining wages.

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