A nationwide increase to a $15 minimum wage does not account for the vast disparities in living costs across the U.S., making a uniform federal minimum wage increase potentially harmful in areas with lower living expenses.

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A nationwide increase to a $15 minimum wage does not account for the vast disparities in living costs across the U.S., making a uniform federal minimum wage increase potentially harmful in areas with lower living expenses.

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"the Congressional Budget Office estimated that a hike to $15 would slash a total of 1.4 million jobs, reducing national employment levels by almost 1% due to employee layoffs,"

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States should decide their own minimum wage

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Given the dramatic differences in the cost of living and economic conditions from state to state, it is more sensible for states to have the autonomy to adjust their minimum wage rates in accordance with their specific economic realities.

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Given the dramatic differences in the cost of living and economic conditions from state to state, it is more sensible for states to have the autonomy to adjust their minimum wage rates in accordance with their specific economic realities.

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