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Mike Lee: It has always been striking to me that federal law puts us in a position where we even need legislation like this.

On the recordJune 17, 2014
It has always been striking to me that federal law puts us in a position where we even need legislation like this.
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Mike Lee
Republican · Utah

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Lee highlights the need for legislation addressing unfair treatment of hourly workers.

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