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Center for Economic and Policy Research
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Department of Health and Human Servicesorganization1Federal Reserve Bank of Atlantaorganization1Pew Research Centerorganization1Zohran Mamdaniperson1Center for American Progressorganization1Mississippiplace1Arkansasplace1Marvin Stanleyperson1EF Educational Toursorganization1Ecuadorplace1U.S. State Departmentorganization1crimetopic1safetytopic1
- The minimum wage is now the lowest it’s been in 70 years—making the federal wage floor ‘officially a poverty wage,’ report finds
The U.S. federal minimum wage has remained at $7.25 for 17 years, making it the lowest in 70 years and officially a poverty wage, according to a report by the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR). A full-time job at this wage falls below the Department of Health and Human Services' poverty threshold, with 62% of Americans supporting a $15 minimum wage.
- Father, son denied refund for canceled Ecuador trip amid escalating violence
Marvin Stanley and his son canceled an Ecuador group tour due to escalating violence and safety concerns, but were denied a refund. EF Educational Tours stated the trip proceeded safely despite cited advisories being outdated.