Why Does the Minimum Jobs Program Pay a Maximum of $10

question 29

Multiple Choice

Why does the minimum jobs program pay a maximum of $10 an hour?

• A)To limit the number of people who will participate.
• B)To provide a living wage to all those who participate.
• C)To provide an attractive alternative to dangerous jobs.
• D)To compete with the Federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.

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