Apr 02 Obama stumps for higher minimum wage in Michigan By Nedra Pickler, Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Pressing his economic case in an election year, President Barack Obama came to Michigan on Wednesday to praise the state's ongoing effort to raise the minimum wage - and to accuse Republicans who oppose that step… Continue reading
Mar 27 Connecticut to become first state to adopt $10.10 minimum wage By Robert Pursell Furthering the recent calls by President Barack Obama to fight poverty and inequality, Connecticut lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday to raise the state’s hourly minimum wage to $10.10 by 2017, making it the highest for any state in the country… Continue reading
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Feb 19 Watch Wednesday, February 19, 2014 By PBS News Hour Tonight on the program, we examine a nonpartisan report on the nation's minimum wage, which says raising it would make a dent in poverty but could lead to fewer jobs. Also: Deadly protests and turmoil in Venezuela, thousands wait for… Continue watching
Feb 19 Watch CBO report fuels debate on costs and benefits of boosting the minimum wage By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 12 Obama to sign minimum wage increase for federal contractors Wednesday By Associated Press President Barack Obama is raising the minimum wage for federal contractors from $7.25 to $10.10. Obama will sign the executive order Wednesday in the East Room of the White House. He first announced the measure during his State of the… Continue reading
Feb 05 Watch Closing the Gap: Rep. George Miller on why raising the minimum wage is now practical By PBS News Hour Some conservatives argue that raising the minimum wage will slow job growth without improving prospects for people in poverty. In a series of conversations about the growing divide between rich and poor, Judy Woodruff talks to Rep. George Miller, D-Calif.,… Continue watching
Jan 28 Obama to Congress: 'Give America a raise' and restore American Dream By Simone Pathe In his State of the Union address Tuesday, President Barack Obama called on business leaders across the country to raise minimum wages. "Give America a raise," he said. Continue reading
Jan 28 Watch 2014 State of the Union Special with analysis from Mark Shields and David Brooks By PBS News Hour President Barack Obama urged Congress to help restore opportunity for Americans but pledged to take action himself Tuesday in his fifth State of the Union. Watch PBS NewsHour's special coverage of the address with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New… Continue watching
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