CSPAN Tonight From Washington May 20, 2011
etc., etc. how much would all of these sectors that rely on these workers, how much would prices have to go up in them? maybe that would actually show what kind of contribution they're making. >> i don't know that there's been a study done exactly that. there's so many factors you'd have to take into account. one thing people need to keep in mind, i often hear someone say, well, why don't they just pay higher wages and attract more workers? but someone has to understand if you're an employer, you can't just raise wages through the roof. you only pay people what it is still profitable...
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