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Obama Campaigns for $10.10 Minimum Wage

HeadlineApr 03, 2014

President Obama continues a public campaign for a hike in the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour. Speaking to students at the University of Michigan, Obama said workers deserve a living wage.

President Obama: “As Americans, we understand that some people will earn more than others. But here’s one thing we do believe: Nobody who works full-time should be raising their family in poverty, right? If you’re working, if you’re responsible, you should be able to pay the rent. There are always going to be folks who do critical work, who bust their tails every day—airport workers, restaurant workers and hospital workers and retail sales people—who deserve an honest day’s pay for an honest day’s work. They’re doing necessary jobs. They should be able to make a living.”

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