Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 2, 2015
Each year we have raised the minimum wage the percent of people living in poverty has gone up.
Said by
Aaron Schock
Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Schock argues that raising the minimum wage has increased poverty rates in Illinois.

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