Hare Statement on Federal Minimum Wage Increase July 23, 2008  - Congressman Phil Hare (D-IL), a former clothing factory worker and union steward, released the following statement regarding tomorrow’s increase in the federal minimum wage from $5.85 to $6.55 per hour, the second of three steps on the way to $7.25.  “The passage of legislation increasing the... More

Hare Expresses Strong Opposition to Moving TAA and Colombia FTA as a Package July 22, 2008  - Congressman Phil Hare (D-IL), co-chair of the International Workers Rights Caucus and a member of the House Trade Working Group, today released the following statement regarding the possibility that the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could be moved in tandem with legislation reforming the ... More

Hare Highlights Extension of Unemployment Benefits July 18, 2008  - Congressman Phil Hare (D-IL) today discussed Congress’ recent extension of unemployment benefits during a press conference at Partners in Job Training & Placement in Moline. “The job market is the worst I can ever remember it,” Hare said. “Our economy has lost over 430,000 jobs in the last six ... More

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