Jobs and Economy
Information regarding my stance on Jobs and Economy issues.
July 12, 2019
As a prosecutor, Alexander Acosta denied survivors justice and gave Jeffrey Epstein, who was and is accused of child sex trafficking, a deal that did not serve justice.
Issues:Jobs and Economy
July 12, 2019
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta resigns amid questions about handling of Epstein case. Embattled Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta has announced he is resigning.
Issues:Jobs and Economy
May 28, 2019
Earlier this month, bipartisan Congress members introduced the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILDS) Act to spur industry partnerships to encourage workforce training programs.
May 20, 2019
As we address our nation’s deteriorating infrastructure and transition to a clean energy economy, we must make meaningful investments in our workforce.
Issues:Jobs and Economy
May 1, 2019
I am extremely concerned by Secretary Acosta’s evasive answers to my questions about workers’ wages.
Issues:Jobs and Economy
March 27, 2019
"The House’s passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act is an important step to address the persistent gender-based wage discrimination that harms women and working families."
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March 8, 2019
The Department of Labor's new overtime proposal fails to adequately address the needs of workers who are struggling to make ends meet.
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March 5, 2019
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, and Congressman Elijah E. Cummings introduced the Stopping Abuse and Fraud in Electronic (SAFE) Lending Act. The SAFE Lending Act would crack down on some of the worst abuses of the payday lending industry, particularly in online payday lending, and protect consumers from deceptive and predatory practices that strip wealth from working families.