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would mean more job openings. Employees that work full time would be happier with extra amounts in their pay. Minimum wage increasing to 10.10 by next year In Connecticut was 14 % of an increase that ‘good for a teen and people under 25 who don't have kids and responsibilities, and not working full time. For an average family of 3, or more it wouldn’t be enough in this economy. The cost of living has gone up everywhere and just to maintain a household apartment, bills, and expenses minimum wage has to be at least 15.00 an hour and that with 40 hours of work. Otherwise, you’re still struggling paycheck to paycheck. When reading this article this part caught my attention Meiher (2016) a single parent with two children who works full-time

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