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Bill Clinton: That last minimum wage increase provided a significant incentive to work, contributing to the 44 percent decline in the…

On the recordMarch 7, 2000
That last minimum wage increase provided a significant incentive to work, contributing to the 44 percent decline in the welfare caseload.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 3833 - Minimum Wage Increase

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