Nov 19, 2013
I think again it is having decent wages. We actually give people health benefits, which we have done since the beginning of when we started.
Mark Pocan
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Mark William Pocan is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Pocan has focused on issues such as healthcare, poverty alleviation, and economic inequality throughout his tenure. He has been an outspoken critic of policies he views as detrimental to working families and has advocated for progressive reforms in various areas, including taxation and social services.
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Nov 19, 2013
I have been an employer for 25 years. Both of my parents were small business owners, so I know much of what you are doing on a regular basis, you are a jack of all trades in doing things.
Nov 19, 2013
Most workers really appreciate that. I have had workers say, 'I am happy to have overtime, but I want my colleague to have a job also, so give them my time so that everybody has 40 hours.'
Nov 19, 2013
I think part of it has to do with yes, people are burned out because they are working too much, but there is also a part-time workforce that could be utilized.
Nov 12, 2013
Sure. I just want to say thank you very much. I'm looking forward to serving on the committee and looking forward to the work we have to do that is ahead of us.
Oct 12, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the House bring up the Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 59, to open up the government and go to conference on a budget so that we can end this Republican government shutdown that is costing the U.S…
Oct 10, 2013
Mr. Speaker, last night, I spoke with a woman in Madison, a Federal employee who works as an air traffic controller and helps ensure the safety of thousands every day, and she asked me why should she be working when she doesn't even know…
Oct 2, 2013
Thank you so much, Representative Takano. You did a great job pointing out every time a press release came out and they realized one of the impacts of shutting down the government, they tried to put a little chewing gum in the crack in the…
Oct 2, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I am here on behalf of the Congressional Progressive Caucus in our Special Order hour to talk specifically about what is happening this week, or better yet what is not happening this week, in Congress. Mr. Speaker, it has been…
Oct 2, 2013
If I could ask a question of the gentleman. You mentioned that the Senate 18 times has tried to find a resolution to having a budget in this country. There are a number of us who serve on the Budget Committee, including Representative…
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