The Republican-controlled Senate smothered a proposed election-year increase in the minimum wage Wednesday, rejecting Democratic claims that it was past time to boost the $5.15 hourly pay floor that has been in effect for nearly a decade.
The 52-46 vote was eight short of the 60 needed for approval under budget rules and came one day after House Republican leaders made clear they do not intend to allow a vote on the issue, fearing it might pass.
The Senate vote marked the ninth time since 1997 that Democrats there have proposed — and Republicans have blocked — a stand-alone increase in the minimum wage.
Blogger's Note: Yeah, this raising the minimum wage thing is a terrible idea. Wealthy Fat Cat Republicans can't be bothered thinking about a monetary value that low. Now let's get back to the real problems at hand like gay marriage and abortions.
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I wonder why the US is the only developed country that is still debating abortions and gays getting married? O_O
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