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Patsy T. Mink: Many workers today struggle to make a living wage. This credit provides these workers with a financial boost to help…

On the recordSeptember 22, 1999
Many workers today struggle to make a living wage. This credit provides these workers with a financial boost to help them in their struggles.
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Patsy T. Mink
Hawaii
Source
congress.gov
Sep 22, 1999

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Discussion on the importance of the earned income tax credit for low-income workers.

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