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Ask the Expert: The Hidden Cost of Low-Wage Jobs

David Madland and Christine L. Owens discuss how reforming the federal contracting process to ensure better paying jobs and benefits can ease the burden on taxpayers.

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David Madland

Senior Fellow; Senior Adviser, American Worker Project

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