[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 108 (Wednesday, July 21, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1390]
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                          WE CAN HELP PROGRAM

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 21, 2010

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, as we talk about the need for job 
creation it is critical that we remember why America needs work.
  Jobs are a means to provide for individuals and families, for food 
and shelter, and for a sense of security and peace of mind.
  But work is only half the equation--a paycheck is needed to fulfill 
the other.
  Which is why I stand in full support of the Department of Labor's 
``We Can Help Program.''
  This public service campaign strives to educate America's workforce 
about employer abuses and workers' rights.
  It will also add 250 investigators to the department's wage and hour 
division.
  Efforts like this will go a long way toward recovering at least some 
of the $19 billion of wages that are never paid to workers across the 
country every single year.
  In the midst of a tough economy, it is vital that Congress do 
everything in its power to make sure every American who wants a job can 
find a job.
  But we must remember that there are many already on the clock who 
need our help, too.

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