The gentleman is aware there are some problems with the bill. We have been having conversations about trying to solve those problems. I don't expect it to be on the floor next week. With regard to raising the minimum wage, the House did, in fact, vote on that in late July. We sent it to the Senate where it remains under consideration.
John Boehner: “The gentleman is aware there are some problems with the bill. We have been having conversations about trying to solve…”
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Discussing the status of a bill and the minimum wage during a House floor debate.
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