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Democrats vow to block pay raises until minimum wage increased
Democrats in the House and Senate want the $5.15-per-hour federal minimum wage, in place since 1997, to rise in 70-cent increments to $7.25 by January 1, 2009.

In arguing for the minimum-wage increase, Democrats are emphasizing that salaries for members of Congress have risen $31,600 during the time the minimum wage has been frozen.

Not that I'm affected by the minimum wage, but I'd like to see people making a living wage. $7.25 ain't it by the way.

I think we should get to vote annually on whether or not Congress deserves a raise.

Date: 2006-06-27 09:03 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] danctrf.livejournal.com
How about that, something we all actually agree on. I'm thinking not making the job so lucrative that people want to stay there for life would be a good start to going back to being run by a better mix of citizens.

Dan

Date: 2006-06-27 09:46 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] prowler1971.livejournal.com
We probably agree on a lot more than you think.

Date: 2006-06-29 07:55 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dragonfly545.livejournal.com
Woah... I agree too. *looks around for a comet*

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