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Tweet - "Yesterday marked the longest period in U.S. history -- 10 years -- since Congress has increased the federal minimum wage. Nobody can live on $7.25 an hour. It's time for Congress to #RaiseTheWage."

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By: Dick Durbin

Date: June 17, 2019

Issues: Employment and Affirmative Action

"Yesterday marked the longest period in U.S. history -- 10 years -- since Congress has increased the federal minimum wage. Nobody can live on $7.25 an hour. It's time for Congress to #RaiseTheWage."

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