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Barack Obama: It is time for the Congress to lead on this urgent issue of economic security and fundamental fairness.

On the recordMarch 11, 2014
It is time for the Congress to lead on this urgent issue of economic security and fundamental fairness.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama calls for Congress to take action on raising the minimum wage.

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