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Suzanne Bonamici: “I am proud to cosponsor the Raise the Wage Act which is a long overdue conversation about gradually increasing the…”

On the recordFebruary 6, 2019
I am proud to cosponsor the Raise the Wage Act which is a long overdue conversation about gradually increasing the Federal minimum wage to $15 an hour.
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Suzanne Bonamici
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Bonamici supports raising the minimum wage to help those living below the poverty line.

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