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Feb 5, 2020

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An economist agrees with the president’s optimism in the State of the Union address but warns about potential trouble ahead. The prosperity touted in Trump’s speech isn’t really being shared by everyone. Macy’s is having to downsize.

Workers strike in Los Angeles, California for a minimum wage of $15/hour in 2016.
Workers strike in Los Angeles, California for a minimum wage of $15/hour in 2016.
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