June 9 History Quiz — 5 Questions

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U.S. Senate Passes the Fair Labor Standards Act — June 9, 1938

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Which President signed the Fair Labor Standards Act into law, and in what month did the signing occur?

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What specific federal minimum wage rate was established by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938?

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The Fair Labor Standards Act was largely influenced by which economic approach that emphasized government intervention to stabilize purchasing power?

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Which Senate committee reported the Fair Labor Standards Act before it was brought to the full Senate for a vote?

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Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, what overtime premium must be paid for hours worked beyond the standard workweek, and which category of workers was initially exempt?

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U.S. Senate Passes the Fair Labor Standards Act — June 9, 1938

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