Congress Quote by Russ Carnahan

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

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Congress Inflation Levels Lowest Minimum Minimum wage Raised Years

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In 2003, this House voted to kill a Democratic amendment to add $250 million for port security grants; then again, in 2005, against a…

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The Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act is an important authorization for our country and for our citizens, as we have seen so vividly…

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It is irresponsible for this Congress to not investigate the President's lack of an exit strategy, and the fraud, waste, and abuse of U.S.…

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We know that in 2001 it was believed 78 stem cell lines existed. But now we know there are only 22 that are viable,…

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Americans are also feeling the effects of soaring energy prices at the gas pump. The double burden of these added expenses will be far…

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From protecting our natural resources to providing maritime security and national defense, the Coast Guard's duties are broad in scope, and the performance of…

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Five years of Republicans' failed energy policies have resulted in Americans paying twice as much at the pump as they did in 2001, while…

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Does anyone really believe it is possible to make even the most basic ends meet on $5.15 an hour?

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6.6 million people will benefit from a rise in the minimum wage.

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