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Gary Franks: “There are a number of individuals today who are earning $25,000, $30,000, and $40,000 a year, and upon their having…”

On the recordMay 4, 1994
There are a number of individuals today who are earning $25,000, $30,000, and $40,000 a year, and upon their having another baby they cannot walk in to their supervisors and demand an increase in pay.
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Gary Franks
Republican · Connecticut

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Discussing the financial challenges faced by low-income families.

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