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Bipartisan Support In NC For Raising The Minimum Wage, Poll Finds
A new Meredith Poll found that both Republicans and Democrats believe that the current minimum wage of $7.25 is too low.

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A new Meredith Poll found that both Republicans and Democrats believe that the current minimum wage of $7.25 is too low.

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