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On the recordJune 8, 2021
The minimum wage in this country is too low. There's no way that a family of one can raise themselves on $7.25.
Said by
Marty Walsh
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Walsh emphasizes the inadequacy of the current minimum wage for supporting families.

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