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

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).

Date: January 1, 1991

Creator: Whittaker, William G.

Item Type: Report

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Does Trade Reduce Wages of U.S. Workers?

This report examines in some detail the hypothesis that trade is undermining the economic status of the American worker. Two questions are addressed: one, Has trade tended to reduce the average level of wages? and, two, Has trade increased the inequality of wages? The general conclusion reached is that poor wage performance is largely a problem of the domestic economy, that would have occurred with or without trade.

Date: April 1, 1994

Creator: Elwell, Craig K.