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Tim Scott: “I had a chance to speak with the owner, Chef John, and the bar manager, who did a wonderful job of distilling the…”

On the recordFebruary 2, 2021
I had a chance to speak with the owner, Chef John, and the bar manager, who did a wonderful job of distilling the importance of not increasing the minimum wage.
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Tim Scott
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Shares insights from a restaurant visit regarding the impact of minimum wage increases during the pandemic.

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