The principal reason that I support the increase in the minimum wage is so an entry-level minimum-wage job will ultimately pay more than welfare benefits do currently in the aggregate for those folks who want to make that difficult transition, with proper support and assistance from the Government and from taxpayers, from welfare to work.
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