6 Surprising Facts About the Minimum Wage
The federal minimum wage has not been raised in more than five years. Here are six facts explaining why Congress needs to raise it to $10.10 an hour.
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The federal minimum wage has not been raised in more than five years. Here are six facts explaining why Congress needs to raise it to $10.10 an hour.
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Anna Chu
Vice President, Policy and Research

Andrew Satter
Senior Director, Video
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