    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2007, Book I)]
    [February 1, 2007]
    [Page 92]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Senate Passage of Minimum Wage and Tax Relief Legislation
    February 1, 2007

        Today the Senate has passed significant legislation that will
    benefit America's workers and small businesses. By working in a
    bipartisan way to match a minimum wage increase with tax relief for
    small businesses, the Senate has taken a step toward helping maintain a
    strong and dynamic labor market and promoting continued economic growth.
    I strongly encourage the House to support this combined minimum wage
    increase and small-business tax relief.

    Note: The statement referred to H.R. 2.