Other proposals would also raise the minimum wage, but the legislation from Sen. Chris Murphy (D) aims the highest. He says it could energize voters.
The minimum wage would be raised to $25 an hour under a new bill to be introduced by Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut) on Thursday, in a bid to enthuse the working-class voters who have abandoned the Democratic Party.
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The comments reflect a heated debate over the proposal to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour. Critics argue that such an increase would lead to job losses, automation, and inflation, making it unsustainable for businesses, especially small ones. They suggest that wages... Show more
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