Obama orders expansion of overtime pay
President Barack Obama participates in a town hall event at the Newseum on March 6, 2014 in Washington, D.C.
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President Obama signed an order last week that would make more Americans eligible for overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours per week.
We'll look at the effect this could have on the American economy, and whether it will be a significant benefit for American workers.
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