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The Members heard directly from workers who are paid under federal contracts, yet are unable to support their families. One worker, Vilma Martinez, has worked for the Interstate Cleaning Corporation (ICC) at Union Station for 19 years but is still paid $

By passing this bill, Republicans have admitted that they are once again willing to risk the full faith and credit of the United States.

H.R. 1406, which eliminates the right to overtime pay for overtime hours worked, is a direct assault on one of the most important protections American workers still have.

The hearing focused on lethal drones operations abroad, questions of due process, the implications for executive and congressional war making authority, and the precedent being set as other nations rapidly adopt drone technology.

H.R. 1406, which eliminates the right to overtime pay for overtime hours worked, is a direct assault on one of the most important protections American workers still have.

We pride ourselves as Americans on our sense of fairness, our belief in hard work, and our respect for the needs of working families. These values compel us to fight for the right to bargain collectively for living wages, for benefits, and for a safe work

The president's nomination of Rep. Mel Watt to head the FHFA should provide hope to millions of Americans struggling to stay in their homes.

"We appreciate your ongoing efforts to negotiate with Congressional Republicans in a serious, thoughtful manner, despite their unwillingness to consider a balanced approach," the authors write.

We are deeply disappointed that a minority in the Senate chose politics over human lives affected by gun violence. More than 3,000 Americans have been killed by guns since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Today's vote shows that some senator

Last year,10 companiespaid no federal income taxes despite making more than $16 billion in profits. Middle class families footed that bill.

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