Jim DeMint letter to Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., May 14, 2001

JIM DeMINT (2021 225-6030 Г Transportation and Small Business Workforce (Congress of ttjc Unites States $ouse ot (Rcpreemtattoee May 14,2001 The Honorable Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. 315 СНОВ Washington, D.C. 205 1 5 Dear Congressman Ehrlich: I want to share with you the response I received from Larry Lindsey at the White House in response to the letter we sent to President Bush in favor of the State Flexibility approach to the national minimum wage. This letter is significant for at least two reasons. First, from the perspective of the wage issue and those of us who are committed to needed reform, the letter rejects the “one size fits all” approach of the past and reiterates the President’s continued support for State Flexibility. Perhaps more importantly, this letter stands in stark contrast to the policy pronouncements of the past Administration. It is a reminder that we now have a President who campaigned on principle, and who sticks with principle when it matters. Again, I thank you for your support of this important initiative and look forward to working with you to achieve its enactment into law. Sincerely, C Enclosure: