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On the recordJanuary 14, 2020
Wages have been rising, particularly for lower-paying jobs. People who live and work in low and middle-income communities tell us that many who have struggled to find work are now getting opportunities to add new and better chapters to their lives.
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Jerome Powell
Republican · District of Columbia

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Highlights the positive impact of economic policies on job opportunities for lower-income individuals.

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