Walz Co-Sponsors First Bill

And it’s concerned with raising the minimum wage.  Color me both unsurprised and immensely pleased, for multiple reasons - not only does this move show that the First District’s new Congressman has the right priorities for his district, but the entire Democratic caucus recognizes that this is an issue of immense importance to the people who elected them. "People who work eight hours a day, 52 weeks a year to make less than $11,000 have been ignored for nearly a decade," Walz said. "These Americans need a raise-and all Americans need to know that new US Representatives they elected don’t just talk about making a difference-we ARE making a difference." "I received a great deal of support during my campaign from Minnesota’s working families," said Walz, whose candidacy was endorsed by nearly twenty unions ranging from the AFL-CIO to the United Transportation Union.  "I am proud to co-sponsor this legislation, but I will be even more proud to see it s...