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Bernard Sanders: A key issue regarding the basic rights of workers is a livable wage. There was a minimum wage increase that was from…

On the recordAugust 5, 1999
A key issue regarding the basic rights of workers is a livable wage. There was a minimum wage increase that was from $4.25 to $5.15, but it is still not livable.
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Bernard Sanders
Vermont
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congress.gov
Aug 5, 1999

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Discussion on workers' rights and minimum wage issues.

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