With those increased earnings, which means increased spending on household goods, on food, on clothing, on things families need, with that added activity in our economy, We could create up to 140,000 new jobs [by raising the minimum wage to $10.10]. The next issue that I feel very passionate about, that I think would make a big deal of difference for working moms, is basically understanding the need for affordable childcare. (19:05–19:18)
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