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On the recordFebruary 4, 2015
I've heard some of our colleagues who oppose raising the minimum wage. They argue that low-wage workers should take responsibility for their own earning power.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Murray discusses opposition to minimum wage increases and worker responsibility.

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