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$7.25 federal minimum wage is a 'national disgrace,' says Sen. Bernie Sanders, backing push for $17/hour

$7.25 federal minimum wage is a 'national disgrace,' says Sen. Bernie Sanders, backing push for $17/hour

There's a new push in Congress to raise the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour. Here's why workers and economists say higher pay is crucial.