Here Are The Top 4 Arguments For And Against Raising The Minimum Wage

The minimum wage is coming up for debate in Congress again soon. With mounting evidence that we’re all subsidizing corporate profits with Medicaid and welfare, it’s time to provide a little relief to the working poor. Here’s economist Robert Reich with four important reasons to guarantee a living wage.

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Nov 1, 2013

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