On the recordOctober 24, 1937
I have called a special session of Congress to enact, among other things, a wage and hour bill which I hope will supplement and strengthen your legislation in behalf of workers.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI have called a special session of Congress to enact, among other things, a wage and hour bill which I hope will supplement and strengthen your legislation in behalf of workers.
Greeting to the National Conference on Labor Legislation
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