Kirsten Gillibrand said "The Raise the Wage Act of 2023 which I cosponsor would gradually increase the minimum wage to 17 dollars per hour by 2029." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 29, 2024

The Raise the Wage Act of 2023 which I cosponsor would gradually increase the minimum wage to 17 dollars per hour by 2029.

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Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic · New York

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Editor's note · Context

Gillibrand highlights a bill to raise the minimum wage and end subminimum wages for disabled workers.

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