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In reply to the discussion: House Dems propose raising minimum wage from $7.25 to $10 [View all]Fearless
(18,421 posts)12. They can't do that by the 27th Amendment.
They can only raise next Congress's pay. If they so choose.
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The problem with that is if people would boycott the big companies like say McDonalds or like
cstanleytech
Jun 2012
#32
I know that, but it's basically dead in the water. He needs to present an even BIGGER bill
BlueCaliDem
Jun 2012
#46
We all know that they will not get it passed but at least we will see who votes for it and who votes
jwirr
Jun 2012
#8
Attention Morons: A higher minimum wage ripples all wages higher in the long run.
onehandle
Jun 2012
#13
This is nothing more than campaign material. It will go nowhere on either side of the election.
RC
Jun 2012
#18
They should COLA the mini wage and stop using it as a political football.
Warren Stupidity
Jun 2012
#23