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Minimum wage referenum

Minimum wage increases were
By Alec Brandon
November 9, 2006

Minimum wage increases were passed by referendum in six states. Here is my opinion on the matter (note that I didn’t headline that column!). In short, it is misguided and ineffective. Oh well.

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