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juajen

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2. Every time Congress gets an increase in pay, the minimium wage should be increased

Reply to ProSense (Original post)

Wed Feb 13, 2013, 06:16 PM

Feb 2013

Actually, they should take into account the actual number of days the congress works. So much play time. I would really be interested in how much per hour they make? Their holidays are unbelievable, as would be their hourly wage if calculated.

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Ted Kennedy’s great 2007 minimum wage speech: “When does the greed stop?” [View all] ProSense Feb 2013 OP

This never fails to move me no matter how many times I view it. Thank you! gateley Feb 2013 #1

Every time Congress gets an increase in pay, the minimium wage should be increased juajen Feb 2013 #2

Kick! n/t ProSense Feb 2013 #3

I loved Teddy horseshoecrab Feb 2013 #4

It stops when people stop voting for people who do not fight for them malaise Feb 2013 #5

K&R for our late great Senator. great white snark Feb 2013 #6

Great speech. Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #7