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We've always been in favor of improved wages for workers. When you have a strong middle class, they want to buy more stuff at Costco.

James Sinegal

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James Sinegal
Age: 88
Born: 1936
Born: January 1
Entrepreneur
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Strong
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Improved
Always
Wages
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