as in Joe Blows
an average or ordinary man
to John Doe the most important issues in any election are usually those that affect his wallet
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workers
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Johnson exhorted at a Labor Day workers rally.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025 -
In 2025, workers will claim it when filing taxes in early 2026.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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