FYI - The federal minimum wage was $5.15 from 1997 to 2007. It's now $5.85 and ramping up to $7.25 by 2009, thanks to the Democrats' "Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007". Until this, the minimum wage had been at its lowest point in inflation-adjusted dollars since 1950. The federal minimum wage currently affects 19 states.
Assuming 10 hours a day, 6 days a week, and no days off, and no overtime (maybe illegal? but simpler math):
5.15 * 60 * 52 = 16068
5.85 * 60 * 52 = 18252
6.55 * 60 * 52 = 20436
7.25 * 60 * 52 = 22620
A king's ransom!
Republicans filibustered in the Senate to stop this from passing without tax cuts for businesses.
Tag (courtesy of fkusumot): "Please feel free -- nay, I encourage you -- to offer rebuttal."
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My advice to fanboys: Brag about stuff that's true, not about stuff that's false. Predict stuff that's likely, not stuff that's unlikely. You will be happier, and we will be happier.
"Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts." - Sen. Pat Moynihan
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