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Jared Polis: “Instead of supporting rules and legislation that lift up workers, like raising the minimum wage or giving workers the…”

On the recordApril 26, 2016
Instead of supporting rules and legislation that lift up workers, like raising the minimum wage or giving workers the overtime pay they deserve, Republicans are spending time attacking the Obama Administration's persuader rule.
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Jared Polis
Democratic · Colorado

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Polis criticizes Republicans for prioritizing attacks over worker support.

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