From The Tampa Tribune:
The most likely to be hurt will be young workers, who are already having trouble finding jobs. Only about a third of Americans between 16 and 19 are able to find part-time or full-time work. Yet, as the Journal reports, a comprehensive University of California, Irvine study found that each 10 percent increase in the minimum wage on the state or federal level causes a 1 percent to 2 percent drop in youth employment.

For the full story, please visit http://www.tbo.com/list/news-opinion-editorials/editorial-the-risks-of-raising-the-minimum-wage-20151009/.

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