Tag Archives: Working Poor

Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: Judith Solomon: Medicaid at 50: A Critical and Evolving Pillar to U.S. Health Care

The New Democrat Medicaid, is a very important health insurance program for people in poverty including the working poor, but also people who are disabled and senior citizens. The fact that it is also for seniors, I believe shows a … Continue reading

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The New York Times: Opinion: Gregory Mankiew: Help The Working Poor, But Share The Burden

New York Times: Opinion: Gregory Mankiew: Help The Working Poor, But Share The Burden This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger Gregory Mankiew seems to be arguing in his New York Times column that the best … Continue reading

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The New Republic: Noam Scheiber: ‘Raising the Minimum Wage Isn’t Just Good Politics: It’s Good Economics’

Source:The New Republic– supporters for raising the minimum wage. Source:The New Democrat Small Ivy: “Erik, this is a fantastic idea – cut the taxes for employers if they pay their employees more. How about this – how about making salaries … Continue reading

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