Political Quotes

“Mr. President, the good news for American workers continues to roll in. Just take a look at the headlines from the last week: ``Pfizer Plans $5 Billion Boost in U.S. Manufacturing From Tax Law Changes''; ``Cigna raises wages, benefits following tax law''; ``CEO: Lehigh Valley small businesses to benefit from federal tax overhaul''; ``Altria Group will pay $3,000 bonus to all non-executive employees''; ``Ozarks workers to receive bonuses, benefits thanks to tax changes''; ``Charter Sets $15 Minimum Wage''; ``Lowe's to pay U.S. staff $1,000 bonus following tax reform.'' The number of companies increasing wages, boosting retirement contributions, or handing out bonuses thanks to tax reform continues to soar. Last week at this time, the number was over 250; now it is up over 300, and it keeps growing. Businesses are making plans to invest in their workers, raise wages, create new jobs, and invest in the U.S. economy. Fiat Chrysler, AT&T, Boeing, Home Depot, Great Western Bank in my home State of South Dakota, AaLadin Industries, Southwest, Best Buy, AccuWeather, Visa, Nationwide Insurance, Jet Blue--the list of companies announcing good news for American workers thanks to tax reform goes on and on. The Nation's largest private employer, Walmart, announced an increase in its starting wage for hourly employees and bonuses for eligible employees. It also announced expanded maternity and parental leave benefits and the creation of a new adoption benefit for employees.…”