Gotta Love the Government
Republicans in Congress shut down a proposed increase in the federal minimum wage which was proposed by Democrats. Just 2 days later, they approve a $3,600 pay increase for themselves. Nice...
Since 1997 when the current minimum wage was established, minimum wage pay has been frozen. Numerous times Democrats have tried to raise it. Numberous times Republicans have shut it down. Since 1997 the minimum wage has remained $5.15. Since 1997, congressional pay has been raised due to votes by republicans $31,600. That's just how much the pay has RAISED in the last 9 years, mind you. They make a total of $165,200 a year right now. At the same time, people who make $5.15 an hour and work full time make a grand total of $10,712. That's why the United States Congress wins this week's segment of "Gotta Love the Government". Congratulations Congress!!
Since 1997 when the current minimum wage was established, minimum wage pay has been frozen. Numerous times Democrats have tried to raise it. Numberous times Republicans have shut it down. Since 1997 the minimum wage has remained $5.15. Since 1997, congressional pay has been raised due to votes by republicans $31,600. That's just how much the pay has RAISED in the last 9 years, mind you. They make a total of $165,200 a year right now. At the same time, people who make $5.15 an hour and work full time make a grand total of $10,712. That's why the United States Congress wins this week's segment of "Gotta Love the Government". Congratulations Congress!!
posted by Ub3rn00b at 4:05 PM
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