WASHINGTON - The Democratic-controlled House voted Wednesday to increase the federal minimum wage to $7.25 an hour, bringing America's lowest-paid workers a crucial step closer to their first raise in a decade.I love how they use "rule," rather than "control." Frakkin' perfect. Of course, there's the usual whinging:
The vote was 315-116, with more than 80 Republicans joining Democrats to pass it.
"You should not be relegated to poverty if you work hard and play by the rules," said House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (news, bio, voting record), D-Md.
The bill was the second measure passed since Democrats took control of the House, ending more than a decade of Republican rule.
Business groups and other critics said it could lead to higher prices for goods and services, force small companies to pink-slip existing workers or hire fewer new ones, and crimp profits.Yeah, the Bush Administration has shown so much love to small businesses before this. Snort.
The White House issued a statement saying it opposed the bill because it "fails to provide relief to small businesses."
I think I'm beginning to like this House.
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