Wayne Allard: “I reiterate, my amendment gives flexibility to States to set their own minimum wage. What is an appropriate minimum wage…”

“I reiterate, my amendment gives flexibility to States to set their own minimum wage. What is an appropriate minimum wage level for one State does not apply for another, and has different potential effects on the ability for economic growth in that State. When you vote for my amendment, you are voting for State flexibility. The States are already fulfilling their responsibilities of regulating wages. My amendment does not allow the States to set a minimum wage lower than their current operating minimum wage as of January 1, 2007. I ask my colleagues to join me in voting for the Allard amendment.”