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Russ Feingold stated on October 7, 2016 in a debate: Social Security "was basically invented" at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; "that's where Franklin Roosevelt got the idea." Russ Feingold stated on August 18, 2015 in a speech: Says Ron Johnson "opposes entirely a federal minimum wage," except perhaps for "guest workers." Russ Feingold stated on October 18, 2010 in a campaign rally: Says Ron Johnson "likes to say there are too many lawyers in the Senate – 57. He’d be the 70th millionaire."
Russ Feingold stated on October 7, 2016 in a debate: Social Security "was basically invented" at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; "that's where Franklin Roosevelt got the idea."
Russ Feingold stated on August 18, 2015 in a speech: Says Ron Johnson "opposes entirely a federal minimum wage," except perhaps for "guest workers."
Russ Feingold stated on October 18, 2010 in a campaign rally: Says Ron Johnson "likes to say there are too many lawyers in the Senate – 57. He’d be the 70th millionaire."
