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Archive Home > 2005 > July > 02 > Have-nots

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July 2, 2005

President Bush is promoting what he calls "ownership society." That makes for good political speak. But is it realistic?With millions of workers making $8.50 an hour or less, minimum wage being what it is, that comes to around $1,360 a month before deductions. Take-home pay is even....

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