On the recordApril 12, 2016
According to the CDC, the average age for a new mom on the island is 24.1 years old, so a huge percentage of new moms in Puerto Rico would have to raise their child on potentially $4.25 an hour.
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Cartwright highlights the impact of low wages on young families in Puerto Rico.
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