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460. The True Story of the Minimum-Wage Fight

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This chapter explores the socioeconomic factors influencing poverty in the United States, focusing on poverty thresholds and the decline in rates before the pandemic. It also highlights the severe effects of COVID-19 on lower-income workers, emphasizing their increased risks and job losses.

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