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What Does an Increase in the Minimum Wage Do to the Economy?

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As Obama and others press to raise the federal minimum wage about $7.25, skeptics say such a move could bruise the economy. Who’s right? Let’s the consult the data!

Brandy Zadrozny
Brandy Zadrozny
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Brandy Zadrozny

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