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On the recordApril 28, 2009
This is reminiscent to me of what we heard when it was argued that we shouldn't increase the minimum wage.
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Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Blumenauer compares health care employer mandates to past minimum wage debates.

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