- Although the Federal Minimum Wage act was blocked from allowing a vote on the floor of the senate, the debate is continuing. President Barack Obama is pushing forward for the the federal minimum wage to be raised from $7.25 to $10.10, which is said to be the start of bringing hundreds of thousands above the poverty line. Others are worried that there will be significant job loss or increase in price of products. Some states and small businesses are taking their own stance and raising the pay themselves, as many workers have begun to hold rallies. For Oakton students, this could mean more money for food, clothes, gas, and college funds, but it could also mean an increase in job competition.
Will The Federal Minimum Wage Be Raised?
June 11, 2014
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