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In 1966, the Senate adopted legislation to raise the nation's minimum wage. The amendment paved the way for a new rate of $1.40 an hour and expanded the wage to reach State and local government workers at public schools and nursing homes, as well as the construction industry.

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14y ago

It was $1.65 or $2.35, I'm not positive which one. But I was 17 and I think I make $1.65 hr.

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13y ago

$1.15 an hour.

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13y ago

$8 per hour in 2011

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