On the recordFebruary 22, 1971
The action I have taken today is based on the principle that Government programs which contribute to excessive wage and price increases must be modified or rescinded in periods of inflation.
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presidency.ucsb.eduRichard Nixon: “The action I have taken today is based on the principle that Government programs which contribute to excessive wage and…”
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Statement on Suspending Davis-Bacon Act Provisions for Federal Construction Projects
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