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On the recordFebruary 23, 2021
the notion that these business owners can just dig deep in their pockets and pay all this additional money is ludicrous.
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Beth Van Duyne
Republican · Texas

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Van Duyne argues against a one-size-fits-all federal minimum wage, citing small business struggles.

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