Robert Casey actually said...

By one estimate, if it had kept pace with inflation since 1968, it would be worth more than $10.50 per hour.

we affect 23 million children and, in particular, lift 17 million children out of poverty if their parents earned a higher minimum wage

I believe it's a matter of basic justice and fairness, but it does have the additional benefit of lifting all boats at the same time.

Are those two entities, under the law, treated the same? Are they audited at the same frequency?