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Norma Torres: The lack of real wage growth to keep pace with the cost of living has increased the number of people who are now…

On the recordFebruary 11, 2019
The lack of real wage growth to keep pace with the cost of living has increased the number of people who are now considered a cost burden when it comes to housing.
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Norma Torres
Democratic · California

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Torres discusses the impact of stagnant wages on housing affordability.

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