Jacob Vigdor

University of Washington

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Professor of Public Affairs at the University of Washington

Jacob Vigdor on KCRW

Big businesses in L.A. will raise their minimum wage from $10.50 to $12 an hour this Saturday.

Does raising the minimum wage help or hurt low-skilled workers?

Big businesses in L.A. will raise their minimum wage from $10.50 to $12 an hour this Saturday.

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In last night’s speech to the nation, President Obama announced executive action to protect up to five million undocumented workers from deportation.

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In last night’s speech to the nation, President Obama announced executive action to protect up to five million undocumented workers from deportation.

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