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In 1998, President Bill Clinton called for a $1.00 increase in the minimum wage to $6.15 an hour to be phased in over two years. The GOP Senate passed an increase over three years with business tax breaks.
In This Issue
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Foreword
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State of the Union Address
"A Blessed Opportunity ... A Profound Obligation"
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Evolution of Legislation
Major Statutes Affecting the Minimum Wage
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Legislative Background
Recent Action on the Minimum Wage
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Fair Labor Standards Act
The New Deal Fight for a Wage and Hour Law
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Minimum Wage Overview
Policy Issues and Demographics
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Economic Indicators
Assessing the Value of the Minimum Wage
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Pro & Con
Should the Senate Pass a Minimum Wage Increase Phased in Over Two Years?
