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Every so often you see a scam so perfect you have to tip your hat to the perpetrators, even though you detest their goal and the harm it will cause. Such is the Republicans' comp time proposal. It's a scheme to undermine the 40-hour workweek, make overtime work cheaper and more common, and reduce worker pay, all disguised as a "family-friendly" way to bring flexibility to stressful work schedules. The controversial "Family Time Flexibility Act" is expected to go to the House floor for a vote during the latter part of this week. Unfortunately, the only flexibility the bill offers isn't for workers. It's for employers, who stand to win sweet release from their legal duty to pay employees for overtime work.

You can call your congressman and urge both a vote against this Overtime act and for the FCC media monopoly rollback. Two for one, such a deal. Remember, nne phone call from a constituent is more effective than scores of email petitions.

Here is how to get your representatives' phone numbers and more info on the media monopoly rollback.