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I am a waiter in West Central Florida, and a member of Waiters Of The World, spearheaded by one of your guests..Paul Paz. Our tourist season was definitely cut short this year. Our establishment caters to traveling business people, as well as locals and tourists. In all three groups business was down. I think this recession is going to be devastating for the restaurant workers. Especially tipped personnel. In some states, Florida included, a tipped employee only makes $3.77 per hour. With business dwindling, the tips we count on for a living wage will not be there. Thank You

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