Lamar Alexander actually said...

"I would like to discuss the so-called 'companionship exemption' under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the proposed rule of the Department, that I believe the comment period may end tonight."

"Well, if you put them out of work with higher costs caused by your overtime rule, they will really have a hard time making ends meet."

"So what you are doing is talking about raising the cost of home healthcare to people who can't really afford it, and putting people out of work who can't get the job."

"Did you consult with any Medicaid director in any State about the increased healthcare costs?"