The Washington Post states: What's needed now is not to block these regulations but to ensure that they are vigorously enforced with an eye to protect the vulnerable workers the law was intended to benefit. I urge my colleagues to support the Gregg amendment which will allow the Department of Labor to provide clearer and fairer overtime rights for workers. I also urge my colleagues to oppose Senator Harkin's reform blocking amendment which will only line the pockets of the trial lawyers.
Mike Enzi: “The Washington Post states: What's needed now is not to block these regulations but to ensure that they are vigorously…”
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Discussing labor regulations and amendments related to overtime rights.
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