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“Despicable new photos showing schoolchildren working in Nebraska slaughterhouse – where some suffered from ACID burns – spark outrage after latest 60 minutes investigation into scandal”

Daily Mail May 9, 2023

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Tue May 9 2023

“Editorial: Trend toward loosening child-labor laws is a dangerous ploy to tamp down wages”

St. Louis Post Dispatch May 8, 2023

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Mon May 8 2023

“60 Minutes: From stakeouts to warrants: How federal investigators found more than 100 children cleaning slaughterhouses”

60 Minutes May 7,

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Sun May 7 2023

“Why Some States are Loosening Child Labor Laws”

Big Take Podcast by Bloomberg May 3, 2023

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Wed May 3 2023

U.S. DOL News Release: Three McDonald’s Franchises in Kentucky Pay $212,000 in Fines after Federal Investigations Find 305 Minors — Including 10-year-olds — Working Illegally

USDOL News Release May 2, 2023 Louisville-area franchisees employed minors to work later, longer

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Tue May 2 2023

“Why is is there a push for the return of child labor in the U.S.?”

The Source Podcast May 2, 2023 Texas Public Radio, NPR

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Tue May 2 2023

“‘Dumb and dangerous’: US sees surge in efforts to weaken child labor regulations”

The Guardian May 1, 2023

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Mon May 1 2023

“Column: America vanquished the ‘ancient atrocity’ of child labor. Republicans are bringing it back”

The Los Angeles Times April 28, 2023

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Fri Apr 28 2023

“Pushing Back Against Loosening Child Labor Laws”

Yes! Magazine April 27, 2023 Yes! Magazine Pushing Back Against Loosening Child Labor

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Thu Apr 27 2023

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