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Bill Clinton: If Congress presents the President with legislation that either unacceptably delays a minimum wage increase or contains…

On the recordMarch 8, 2000
If Congress presents the President with legislation that either unacceptably delays a minimum wage increase or contains fiscally irresponsible tax cuts, the President will veto the legislation.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 3081 - The Wage and Employment Growth Act of 1999

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