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Bernie Sanders: “Why should taxpayers subsidize poverty wages at large profitable corporations?”

On the recordFebruary 24, 2021
Why should taxpayers subsidize poverty wages at large profitable corporations?
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Questioning the rationale behind taxpayer support for low wages at profitable companies.

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