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Harris Fawell: “I think it is too bad that we have what I would call extremism here as we try to talk about something I hope more…”

On the recordMay 22, 1996
I think it is too bad that we have what I would call extremism here as we try to talk about something I hope more rationally. When we talk about the fact that the Goodling amendment, for instance, is going to cause some 10 million people, for instance, to lose coverage under minimum wage, I can only shake my head. I would refer my colleagues to the fact that over 200 Members of this Congress, including being led by Mike Espy, a member of the other side of the aisle, a short time ago pointed out that before the passage of the minimum wage law back in 1989, there was $362,500 annually, that is, businesses grossing less than $362,500 were granted exemptions. That was extended and increased to $500,000 at that time, but there was a mistake made. Mike Espy pointed out the mistake that was made.
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Harris Fawell
Republican · Illinois
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Discussing the implications of the Goodling amendment on minimum wage coverage.

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