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David Schweikert: “If you don't make about 28% more today than you did a few…”

Featuring: David Schweikert, Republican | U.S. House, Arizona, District 1

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Congressman David Schweikert on FOX 10 Talks | FOX 10 Talks

Published | Video Starts at 14:12

And you see the amazing success that's happened so far this year, but also innovation, the things that raise wages. If you're in this neighborhood or even just our entire county, If you don't make about 28% more today than you did a few years ago, you're poor. Our wage growth has flatlined, yet we were the epicenter of inflation. So if you want to know why people are cranky, it's because they're poor. (14:12–14:17)

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Asserts that individuals need to earn 28% more than a few years ago to avoid poverty.

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