On the recordMay 13, 1947
I trust that with the passage of the Portal-to-Portal Act, relieving the business community of a heavy burden of doubt, the Congress will now turn to a re-examination of minimum wage standards.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI trust that with the passage of the Portal-to-Portal Act, relieving the business community of a heavy burden of doubt, the Congress will now turn to a re-examination of minimum wage standards.
Special Message to the Congress Upon Signing the Portal-to-Portal Act.
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