Thursday, November 18, 2010
U.S. Senator Manchin Casts First Vote
WEST VIRGINIA....
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin voted for the first time as a senator Wednesday when he voted with the democratic majority in favor of the Workplace Fairness Bill, which aims at achieving equal pay for equal work. Manchin says he voted for the bill to keep the debate going so it can be further amended to make it better. Some critics of the bill say it could hurt small businesses, but Manchin says that won't be a part of the bill. Manchin says lawmakers can accomplish the goals of pay equity and fairness, but they must make sure it does not hurt the ability of small businesses to compete in the marketplace. Manchin also voted yay on food safety legislation, which passed 74 to 25.
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin voted for the first time as a senator Wednesday when he voted with the democratic majority in favor of the Workplace Fairness Bill, which aims at achieving equal pay for equal work. Manchin says he voted for the bill to keep the debate going so it can be further amended to make it better. Some critics of the bill say it could hurt small businesses, but Manchin says that won't be a part of the bill. Manchin says lawmakers can accomplish the goals of pay equity and fairness, but they must make sure it does not hurt the ability of small businesses to compete in the marketplace. Manchin also voted yay on food safety legislation, which passed 74 to 25.# posted by Homer Owens @ 11:23 PM 
