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Bernie Sanders: “I believe, and most Democrats believe, that at a time when half our people are living paycheck to paycheck, we should…”

On the recordOctober 15, 2022
I believe, and most Democrats believe, that at a time when half our people are living paycheck to paycheck, we should raise the minimum wage to a living wage.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Senator Sanders argues for raising the minimum wage amidst economic struggles.

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