Tom Perez Quotes
When you put more money in the pockets of working families, they spend it on groceries, gas, school supplies, and other goods and services. And that helps businesses grow and create jobs.
Topics
Small Business, Small Businesses
Tax Cuts, Tax Reductions, Tax Relief, Tax Cutting
Consumer Spending
Economic Growth
Economic Stimulus
Inflation
Local Economy
Purchasing Power
School Supplies
Working Families
Job Creation
Business Growth
Disposable Income
Family Expenses
Financial Relief
Wage Increase
Stimulating Economy
Citations
Perez, Thomas. "Statement on Raising the Minimum Wage." United States Department of Labor, 4 Apr. 2016.
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Thomas Edward Perez is an American politician and attorney who served as the Chair of the Democratic National Committee from February 2017 until January 2021. Perez was previously Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights (2009–2013) and United States Secretary of Labor (2013–2017). He was a GU Politics Fellow at the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service in 2021.