Back in the United States, Democrats continued their 100-hour agenda in Congress Wednesday with the passage of a measure to raise the minimum wage. The hourly wage would increase to $7.25 from the current minimum of $5.15. The legislation now goes to the Senate. The White House has opposed the measure and insisted any wage increase should be accompanied by a tax cut for business.
Dems. Pass Minimum Wage Increase
HeadlineJan 11, 2007