EconomyFinding
The federal minimum wage should be raised above $7.25 an hour.
The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 an hour since 2009. States and cities can set higher minimums, and many do.
Shelley Moore Capito
The Higher Wages for American Workers Act successfully balances the needs of employers with opportunities for employees, which is critical.
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