Our priority now must be implementing the law as smoothly and quickly as possible so that all Americans can share in its benefits.
As Senator Harkin discussed in the hearing, this issue is important because the non-group market needs to have the risk ...
the 401(k) is becoming an everyday savings account for workers and really not the retirement account it was designed to ...
The minimum wage in fact is worth 31 percent less than at its peak in 1968.
This bill will gradually increase the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour in three annual steps.
A fair minimum wage that is predictable, with modest increases that keep wages steadily growing in pace with inflation, ...
That is why my legislation would first increase the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour, over 3 years, and then index it afte...
Senator Harkin gave the numbers on the erosion in the buying power of the minimum wage.
I also want to thank Senator Harkin and all the other Senators who are supporting the Fair Minimum Wage Act.
The middle class is the backbone of our economy, and we have to grow that middle class to have a growing economy.
If the minimum wage had kept pace with inflation since 1968, today it would be $10.56.