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Bill Flores: the Democrats' 107 percent increase in minimum wage proposals can cost up to 3.7 million jobs

On the recordSeptember 18, 2019
the Democrats' 107 percent increase in minimum wage proposals can cost up to 3.7 million jobs
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Bill Flores
Republican · Texas

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Flores warns that proposed minimum wage increases could lead to significant job losses.

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