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LABOR: A 20th Amendment?

In 38 states, legislatures convene this month. Before them will come for ratification the proposed 20th Amendment to the Constitution-the Child Labor Amendment. It involves the proposition that Congress should have the power to pass a law uniform for the entire country regulating or prohibiting child labor. In many cases it will precipitate a sharp fight.

Federal Child Labor Legislation.

In 1916, Congress passed a law forbidding the transportation of the products of child labor in Interstate Commerce. In 1918, after the law had been in operation...

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