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On the recordJuly 17, 2019
Such a raise would put $3,200 in the pockets of more than 128,000 workers just in northern Ohio. Mr. Speaker, the Raise the Wage Act will dramatically improve the lives of millions of hardworking people and families and communities across our country. Let's come together and really help the American people who are working and pass this much-needed legislation without delay.
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Marcy Kaptur
Democratic · Ohio

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