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On the recordJuly 11, 1996
May I ask the majority leader this. I understand his point, but 74 or so Senators voted for the minimum wage, and we do not seem to get action on that. So it is a matter of priorities, I say.
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the lack of action on the minimum wage despite Senate support.

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