Mike Bost: “Small businesses are the backbone of our communities like…”

“And because we eliminate the federal tax on tips overtime pay, it also means a worker can keep more of the money that they earn. It encourages them to have that job. Small businesses are the backbone of our communities like the ones I represent in southern Illinois and across the country. It is because of small business. When small business succeed, they create jobs. They strengthen the local economy and help hard working families get ahead.” (26:57–27:05)

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