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On the recordJanuary 27, 2014
The underlying reasoning of those who would repeal the Affordable Health Care Act is not unlike those who say they are helping minimum wage workers by keeping the minimum wage at a minimum.
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

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Criticizing those against the Affordable Care Act and minimum wage increases.

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