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New report paints dire picture of low-wage jobs

The Brookings Institution’s Metropolitan Policy Program just released a study that casts serious doubt on President Trump’s insistence that the economy is improving, and that the employment market is strong.

Brookings’ findings confirm that working doesn’t necessarily translate into earning a decent wage. Despite record low 3.6% unemployment, the Brookings’ report, “Meet the Low-Wag...