04/23/2013
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"A fair minimum wage that is predictable, with modest increases that keep wages steadily growing in pace with inflation, rather than falling behind, I think, will benefit everyone."
"I also want to thank Senator Harkin and all the other Senators who are supporting the Fair Minimum Wage Act."
"That is why my legislation would first increase the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour, over 3 years, and then index it after that."
"Senator Harkin gave the numbers on the erosion in the buying power of the minimum wage."