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On the recordMarch 7, 2021
the American people want it, overwhelmingly large numbers of people support raising the minimum wage to 15 bucks an hour.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Senator Sanders emphasizes the public's support for raising the minimum wage.

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