Who still makes the federal minimum wage of $7.25?

Some states have raised minimum wage for employees as the federal level has stayed at $7.25 an hour since 2009. The Trump administration has not signaled plans to boost the minimum wage, so what does that mean for low income workers living in states that match the federal guidelines? NBC News’ Christine Romans explains.

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