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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

As the cost of living in Massachusetts keeps rising, low-wage workers fight back - Metro - The Boston Globe

As the cost of living in Massachusetts keeps rising, low-wage workers fight back - Metro - The Boston Globe:

"“People have said that this is an issue that matters, and one that can’t wait any longer,” Conway said Tuesday. “People are choosing between heat and food.”"

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