Barack Obama: “Raising the minimum wage will help up to 16 million Americans, and…”

On the recordFebruary 20, 2014

Raising the minimum wage will help up to 16 million Americans, and that's a big deal.

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Remarks Prior to a Meeting With Democratic Governors

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Barack Obama: “Raising the minimum wage will help up to 16 million Americans, and that's a big deal.”