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Opening Statement of Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections (remarks as prepared):

Since the start of the 112th Congress, the Education and the Workforce Committee has actively examined federal laws, rules, and regulations within our jurisdiction. The intent of our oversight has been to take a close look at federal policies and their impact on the economy, job creation, and taxpayers. As a result of these efforts, just yesterday we advanced bipartisan legislation to modernize the federal workers’ compensation program, updating assistance for beneficiaries and promoting better use of taxpayer dollars. I hope this hearing will build upon the success of yesterday’s bipartisan initiative.

We all agree that the Fair Labor Standards Act affects the lives of millions of workers. In fact, according to the Department of Labor, the act governs the employment of more than 130 million workers. The law was a significant expansion of the government’s authority when it was created in the midst of the Great Depression, and it wields considerable influence over the workplaces of today’s modern economy.

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