On the recordJune 24, 2013
Inflation has steadily eroded the value of the minimum wage, as you said, Senator, by 30 percent since 1968.
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congress.govInflation has steadily eroded the value of the minimum wage, as you said, Senator, by 30 percent since 1968.
Harkin highlights the impact of inflation on minimum wage value.
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