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Florida Democrats Join Minimum Wage Challenge
Jeanette Smith - Tuesday, April 08, 2014
TALLAHASSEE— As Republican lawmakers continue to stall any action on raising the minimum wage, Florida Democrats who have joined Senator Dwight Bullard’s challenge to live on the meager income for a week will hold a press conference tomorrow to discuss their progress.
“For the everyday minimum wage workers putting in 40 hours, they’re still having difficulties putting food on the table each week,” Senator Bullard (D-Miami) stated. “It’s amazing to see how many of those who oppose any increase are afraid to accept the challenge to live for a week on the status quo. What are they so afraid of?” Read Full Article Here.
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