Paul Tonko: “A great number of us Democrats in this House have come together saying…”

On the recordMarch 17, 2015

A great number of us Democrats in this House have come together saying we are for growing paychecks and we want to strengthen that paycheck. We have stood for increasing the minimum wage, but we talk about the median wage. Let's strengthen that. Let's make certain there is an opportunity to say: Here is how it could be better; here is what you are skipping. You are walking past the currency manipulation issue, which is one of the biggest concerns right now. Ms. DeLAURO. Amen.

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Mar 17, 2015

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