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It is now up to the Congress to replace the vetoed bill this year with a new bill which will bring the minimum wage in line with the increased cost of living while doing so in a way that helps to check inflation and that protects jobs for low-income workers.

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White House Statement on House Action Sustaining the Minimum Wage Bill Veto.

09/18/1973

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