Should the federal minimum wage be raised to $15 per hour?
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Should the federal minimum wage be raised to $15 per hour?

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Should the federal minimum wage be raised to $15 per hour?
President Joe Biden is calling on lawmakers to increase the federal minimum wage to $15. Biden and supporters of the plan argue the new buying power lower-paid workers will enjo... Show More
President Joe Biden is calling on lawmakers to increase the federal minimum wage to $15. Biden and supporters of the plan argue the new buying power lower-paid workers will enjoy will boost the economy. Show Less
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Should the federal minimum wage be raised to $15 per hour?
Opponents argue raising the minimum wage will force companies to cut jobs and increase prices to pay for workers.
Opponents argue raising the minimum wage will force companies to cut jobs and increase prices to pay for workers. Show Less
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Patricia Boggs
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Patricia Boggs

Holly heck, taxes would go up and jobs would go to part time. Getting no where fast.

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Max
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Max

It would cause many businesses to close and many people would lose their jobs. Very few states could handle this financially.

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Harlan Lamb
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Harlan Lamb

For a cripples economy and government the increase all at once will cause problems and hardships beyond what the country will survive.

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