On the recordSeptember 25, 2018
But let me suggest that maybe what we should have done here is to actually have a hearing with hourly workers to ask them how they are faring, rather than asking economists how workers are faring.
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congress.govMartin Heinrich: “But let me suggest that maybe what we should have done here is to actually have a hearing with hourly workers to ask…”
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Heinrich criticizes the lack of direct input from workers in economic discussions.
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