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Tom Harkin: I think the bulk of the evidence of economists that have actually studied this issue... show that it has no impact.

On the recordMarch 11, 2014
I think the bulk of the evidence of economists that have actually studied this issue... show that it has no impact.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin cites economic studies supporting the idea that raising the minimum wage does not harm employment.

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