On the recordMarch 13, 2013
If the minimum wage had kept pace with inflation since 1968, today it would be $10.56.
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congress.govTom Harkin: “If the minimum wage had kept pace with inflation since 1968, today it would be $10.56.”
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Harkin argues that the minimum wage should have increased with inflation to support workers.
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