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CBO Gives Mixed Verdict on $15 Minimum Wage
The Economy

CBO Gives Mixed Verdict on $15 Minimum Wage

A hike in the minimum wage to $15 per hour would boost the income of 17 million workers but could also lead to the loss of 1.3 million jobs, the CBO says.
By Matthew Heller | July 9, 2019
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Median Income Growth Hits Record in 2015
The Economy

Median Income Growth Hits Record in 2015

After the "long slog" since the Great Recession, "things are finally starting to improve for many American households,” an economist says.
By Matthew Heller | September 14, 2016
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