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September 18, 2009
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No Inflation, So No Minimum Wage Hikes in 10 States

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Beleaguered employers who struggle to make ends meet in tough times can take a breather this year as ten states that tie their minimum wage into the inflation rate will be holding rates steady this year. Reason: There is no inflation; rather there's deflation. States use different statistical measures and time-frames (July to July, September to September) to gauge the inflation rate, but e...
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