Bob Casey: “We affect 23 million children and, in particular, lift 17 million…”

On the recordJune 24, 2013

We affect 23 million children and, in particular, lift 17 million children out of poverty if their parents earned a higher minimum wage

Said by

Democratic · Pennsylvania

Source

Senator Casey emphasizes the positive impact of raising the minimum wage on child poverty.

More from Bob Casey

Sep 12, 2024

Closing Sharon Regional Medical Center would have devastating consequences on the local community.

Sep 11, 2024

I am disappointed that Dr. de la Torre defied the subpoena this Committee authorized and has chosen not to appear today.

Sep 12, 2024

I hope that the Committee will be able to hear from him soon.

Aug 21, 2024

What am I supposed to do if I can't afford diapers? In just six months, a box of diapers went up $15.

Other voices in this conversation

Bob Casey: “We affect 23 million children and, in particular, lift 17 million children out of poverty if their parents earned a…”