The Fair Labor Standards Act: Changes Made by the 101st Congress and Their Implications

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Initially, in the 101st Congress, a measure to increase federal minimum wage (and to make numerous other changes in the FLSA) was passed by both the House and the Senate but, in June 1989, it was vetoed by President Bush. An effort by the House to override the President's veto was unsuccessful. Later, new legislation was introduced and approved both by the House and the Senate. On November 17, 1989, President Bush signed the bill (P.L. 101-107).

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Whittaker, William G. January 1, 1991.

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  • Main Title: The Fair Labor Standards Act: Changes Made by the 101st Congress and Their Implications
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Initially, in the 101st Congress, a measure to increase federal minimum wage (and to make numerous other changes in the FLSA) was passed by both the House and the Senate but, in June 1989, it was vetoed by President Bush. An effort by the House to override the President's veto was unsuccessful. Later, new legislation was introduced and approved both by the House and the Senate. On November 17, 1989, President Bush signed the bill (P.L. 101-107).

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  • January 1, 1991

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Whittaker, William G. The Fair Labor Standards Act: Changes Made by the 101st Congress and Their Implications, report, January 1, 1991; Washington D.C.. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26025/: accessed March 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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