Tux of Borg Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 http://www.tampabays10.com/news/national/a...x?storyid=47964 Minimum wage bill faces tax break additions after vote to end debate fails CAPITOL HILL (AP) — The minimum wage bill has run aground for now. By a 54-to-43 vote, the Senate has rejected efforts to advance the legislation. Two weeks ago, the House passed the measure which would raise the minimum wage from $5.15 an hour to $7.25. Opponents say the increase must be accompanied by new tax breaks for restaurants and other businesses that rely on low-paid workers. The vote sends a message to House Democrats and liberals in the Senate that only a hybrid tax-and-minimum-wage package will succeed in the Senate. Raising the minimum wage is one of the new Democratic Congress' top priorities. It hasn't changed in ten years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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