Democrats claim overtime victory

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A House vote to overturn new Bush administration rules on which workers qualify for overtime pay was hailed by Democrats trying to convince undecided voters they are the party that better protects worker rights.

In a sharp rebuke to President Bush, the House voted 223-193 Thursday to stop the Labor Department from carrying out the new rules. House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi called it a "rare victory for middle-class Americans."

"President Bush's overtime regulations will affect 6 million workers," with some losing 25 percent of their incomes, Pelosi said.

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Yay! Now don't get me wrong. I'm not a Democrat or a Republican but I'm glad the Democrats claimed overtime victory. Personally, I think anybody who works overtime should be paid overtime.