Today a minimum wage earner has to work a day and a half just to pay for a full tank of gas. That is simply shameful.

Pascrell is an Italian American and has been outspoken about the representation of Italian-Americans in the media regarding what he sees as negative stereotypes in shows such as HBO's The Sopranos. Pascrell later went on to attend Fordham University in New York where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a Master’s degree in Philosophy. Ticketmaster said web traffic was 2.

William James "Bill" Pascrell Jr. He is a member of the Democratic Party.