On the recordDecember 31, 1970
In order to keep the administrative wage structure flexible, to fight inflation, and to maintain sufficient employment levels, I must disapprove this bill.
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presidency.ucsb.eduIn order to keep the administrative wage structure flexible, to fight inflation, and to maintain sufficient employment levels, I must disapprove this bill.
Veto of a Pay Bill for Federal Blue-collar Employees
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