Always Quote by Angus Deaton

Most arguments for instituting or raising a minimum wage are based on fairness and redistribution. Even if workers are getting a competitive wage, many…

— Christina Romer

Congress has not raised the minimum wage since 1997. The minimum wage is now at its lowest level in 50 years adjusted for inflation.

— Russ Carnahan

Raising the minimum wage represents a substantial financial burden for employers, particularly start-ups, early stage companies, and family-owned businesses. In response, business owners would…

— Fabrizio Moreira

Even if we raised the minimum wage to $15 an hour, it's still hard to prosper on that wage.

— Greg Gianforte

Raising the minimum wage a lot across the board would make a big difference. It's not the only thing, but it's an indispensable part…

— Nick Hanauer

Raising the minimum wage allows business people to stop thinking about workers simply as costs to be cut and allows you to start thinking…

— Nick Hanauer

I've been very outspoken that the minimum wage needs to rise.

— Brad Schneider

The American people want to raise the minimum wage. Every poll tells us that. That bill will not get to the floor of the…

— Bernie Sanders

If you're fighting against a minimum wage increase, you're fighting an uphill battle, because most Americans, even most Republicans, are okay with raising the…

— Frank Luntz

Raising the federal minimum wage won't just put more money in the pocket of low-income families - it also means they spend more money…

— Hillary Clinton

We have to raise the minimum wage.

— Martin O'Malley

Raising the minimum wage would be a positive step in reducing poverty, the humiliation of living in poverty, and dependence on public assistance.

— Ron Crumpton