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Statement by Common Cause President Miles Rapoport on Senate Filibuster of Minimum Wage Legislation
As millions of Americans struggle to pay their bills and take care of their families in a rough economy, obstructionists in the Senate are continuing to exploit the filibuster rule to block debate on a proposed increase in the minimum wage.