If I might just followup with you, Dr. Zipperer, obviously, people have testified it is important that the Raise the Wage Act have a gradual increase.
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this valuable hearing to discuss gradually raising the minimum wage.
I am just curious, can you describe how our legal framework has changed regarding those protections and supports for individuals in all aspects of society and how this does impact and necessitates the phasing out of 14(c)?
Despite all the concerns that we heard from people about raising the minimum wage, it has really been something that has been greeted largely with support.
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