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Midnight Writer

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1. This should be permanent. Should do the same for teachers.

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sat Sep 5, 2020, 04:54 PM

Sep 2020

It is ridiculous that when health care is 20% of our economy, the frontline providers get such modest pay.

Higher pay will attract more highly qualified professionals.

If you have ever dealt with our health system, you will understand how much a good nurse is worth.

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This should be permanent. Should do the same for teachers. Midnight Writer Sep 2020 #1