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On the recordFebruary 6, 2019
After 10 years with no increase in the Federal minimum wage, minimum wage workers have suffered a 17 percent pay cut due to inflation.
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Rick Scott
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Pointing out the negative effects of stagnant minimum wage on workers.

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