Withdrawn / Paul on Jobs & Unemployment
Words: Paul argues that the minimum wage limits opportunities, especially for minorities. He opposes “sexual orientation” being included in anti-discrimination legislation.
Actions: Paul voted FOR zero-funding OSHA’s Ergonomics Rules instead of $4.5 billion (2001), AGAINST $167 billion over ten years for farm price supports (2001), AGAINST increasing the minimum wage to $7.25 (2007), and AGAINST restricting employer interference in union organizing (2007). The AFL-CIO has given Paul a rating of 47%.
