[Nfbmo] FW: Reply from Senator McCaskill

[Gary Wunder]

This isn't much of a response, but it is better than I have received from
this office when writing.

 

From: Senator Claire McCaskill [mailto:senator at mccaskill.senate.gov] 
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2014 9:14 AM
To: gwunder at earthlink.net
Subject: Reply from Senator McCaskill

 

July 25, 2014

Dear Mr. Wunder,

Thank you for contacting me regarding federal wage standards.  I appreciate
hearing from you, and I welcome the opportunity to respond.

As you are aware, Representative Gregg Harper of Mississippi has introduced
H.R. 831 in the House of Representatives.  This bill, if enacted, would
gradually eliminate special wage certificates that allow employers to hire
individuals with disabilities at a wage rate below the federal minimum wage.
Existing certificates would eventually be revoked after an adjustment
period, and no new certificates could be issued.

Individuals with disabilities deserve an equal chance for education,
employment, and a fulfilling life.  We cannot tolerate discrimination
against people with disabilities, and we must, at the same time, work to
expand employment opportunities for this important community of Americans.
H.R. 831 has been referred to the Committee on the Education and the
Workforce in the House of Representatives, where it awaits further
consideration.  Should this legislation come before the Senate for
consideration, I will be sure to keep your views in mind.

Again, thank you for contacting me. Please do not hesitate to contact me in
the future if I can be of further assistance to you on this or any other
issue.

Sincerely,

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Claire McCaskill
United States Senator

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