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REP. MIKE THOMPSON STATEMENT ON LABOR DAY

August 29, 2014

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today released the following statement in recognition of Labor Day:

"Labor Day is a time to thank our sisters and brothers of labor for everything they do, and to honor hard working, middle class American families. The best way to honor our country's hard workers is by making sure they have the opportunity to get ahead and succeed. Right now, middle class families are getting squeezed at every turn as prices on everything from rent, to utilities, to college and groceries go up and middle class paychecks remain stagnant.

"That's not who we are as a country. America isn't a country where the middle class can't move up, hard working folks can't get ahead, and someone who works full-time has to live below the poverty line. We're a country where, if you work hard and play by the rules, you will get a job, buy a house, send your kids to college and save for retirement.

"This Labor Day, let's commit ourselves to jumpstarting the middle class by creating good jobs, raising the minimum wage, and making higher education affordable. Let's commit ourselves to making sure everyone who works hard and plays be the rules has an equal and fair opportunity to achieve the American Dream."

Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California's 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.

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