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Congress has not raised the minimum wage since 1997. The minimum wage is now at its lowest level in 50 years adjusted fo
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"Congress has not raised the minimum wage since 1997. The minimum wage is now at its lowest level in 50 years adjusted for inflation"

- Russ Carnahan

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This quote by Russ Carnahan is highlighting the fact that Congress has actually not raised the minimum wage considering that 1997. This indicates that the minimum wage has actually been stagnant for over 20 years, and is now at its least expensive level in 50 years when changed for inflation. This is concerning, as it suggests that many people are having a hard time to make ends meet and are not able to stay up to date with the increasing cost of living. This is particularly true for those who are working base pay jobs, as they are not able to make sufficient cash to support themselves and their households. It is essential that Congress does something about it to raise the base pay, as it is vital for people to be able to earn a living wage and have a much better quality of life.

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Russ Carnahan This quote is written / told by Russ Carnahan somewhere between July 10, 1958 and today. He was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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