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Jacquie | Minimum Wage Impact | Chasing the Dream

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Jacquie, a Grill Cook at McDonalds, on the potential impact of the minimum wage increase. This interstitial is part of 'Chasing the Dream: Poverty and Opportunity in America,' a public media initiative that provides a deeper understanding of the impact of poverty on American society. Funding for this initiative is provided by The JPB Foundation and Ford Foundation.

Aired: 06/01/16

Rating: NR

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Access to Healthy Foods | Chasing the Dream

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