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09.04.03 -- 6:17PM
By Josh Marshall


There's no way to stand up for the little guy quite like cutting the number of people eligible for overtime pay. That's what I always say anyway.


As you may know, President Bush has proposed revisions of regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act which would deprive some eight million Americans of their right to overtime pay. But now Sen. Tom Harkin looks like he may have a shot at scotching those plans in the Senate.


This isn't the sexiest issue. But it's important. And it cuts to the values of this administration like nothing else.


Visit this website to find out more and learn what you can do to strengthen Harkin's hand.

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