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Federal Minimum Wage Increase Lifts 3.7 Million Workers Out of Poverty
Economy

Federal Minimum Wage Increase Lifts 3.7 Million Workers Out of Poverty

The new federal minimum wage increase to $17/hour has already lifted an estimated 3.7 million working Americans above the poverty...

James Rivera | 11 hours ago
Paid Family Leave Program Shows Strong Results in First Year
Economy

Paid Family Leave Program Shows Strong Results in First Year

The national paid family leave program has been used by 4.2 million workers in its first year, with employers reporting...

Elena Martinez | 4 days ago
Student Debt Relief Program Has Cancelled $150 Billion in Loans
Economy

Student Debt Relief Program Has Cancelled $150 Billion in Loans

The income-driven student debt relief program has cancelled $150 billion in federal student loans for 5.3 million borrowers who met...

Elena Martinez | 10 days ago
Billionaire Minimum Tax Would Raise $360 Billion Over Ten Years
Economy

Billionaire Minimum Tax Would Raise $360 Billion Over Ten Years

A proposed minimum tax on billionaires would ensure the wealthiest Americans pay at least a 25% effective tax rate on...

James Rivera | 15 days ago