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Gregory Meeks: A number of us have been arguing, and finally we are moving toward a $15-an-hour minimum wage.

On the recordFebruary 10, 2020
A number of us have been arguing, and finally we are moving toward a $15-an-hour minimum wage.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

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Advocating for a higher minimum wage to support low-income workers.

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