Introduction 
 
As Congress gavels in its 110th session this month, the shift in party control of both chambers could lead to passage of a number of initiatives directly impacting the textile services industry. In the first 100 hours of the new Congress, Speaker-elect Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Majority Leader-elect Steny Hoyer (D-MD) have vowed to push through a number of bills aimed at “working families.” This slightly nebulous term can cover any number of groups, but if definitely applies to industrial laborers, such as laundry employees. You can also expect action on bills designed to benefit the ...