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Outline of FDR wage hour bill roils Senate debate
Washington June 2 four Senate members said a draft outline of President Roosevelts wage hour bill would be shared by the committee appointed to fashion compromise legislation. Senators Thomas Murray Ellender and Pepper urged a presidential statement, while Thomas noted the presidents right to outline views to aid passage. The piece also notes a Senate relief bill amendment linking minimum WPA pay to prevailing local wages and cites Walsh Healey act comparisons.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Thomas
Utah
Murray
D-Mont
Ellender
D-La
Pepper
D-Fla
Altho Pepper
Committee
WPA
Metcalfe Walling
Labor Department