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On the recordFebruary 13, 2017
we're talking about people. We're talking about workers. We're talking about a lot of workers who are earning a wage that none of us would accept.
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Carol Shea-Porter
New Hampshire

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She emphasizes the importance of considering workers' lives and wages in discussions.

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