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BobaFuttbucker@reddthat.com ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

Then why was he able to get it to $0.30 a year later or $0.40 in 1945?

Because negotiations can happen with any new legislation, and the US votes every 2 years for elect or re-elect members of congress. Therefore the political landscape can vary greatly within a 2 year span. There are 7 years between 1938 and 1945.

This is a great example of why we need better education in this country.

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