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During Tuesday’s State of the Union Address, President Obama called for a federal minimum wage of $9 an hour, with an index that adjusts for inflation. As we all know, there are sound arguments both for and against a higher minimum wage.
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Good morning! While some of us may feel that all outside-of-bed activities should cease until the temperature breaks 10 above, there’s been quite a lot going on this week.
This morning, Joanna Richards reported that Fort Drum servicemembers...
Michael Sauter, younger son of our Program Director Jackie Sauter and Chief Engineer Bob Sauter, is now living in NYC and writing for the online business/economics journal 24/7 Wall St. Of course, I follow Michael’s work.
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NY Senate Overrides Pataki's Minimum Wage Veto
Dec 07, 2004 — New York's minimum wage will rise to $6 dollars an hour after the first of the year, now that the State Senate has overridden a veto by Governor George Pataki. Karen DeWitt reports. Go to full article
Allies of Lowest-paid Workers Call for Override of Veto
Aug 02, 2004 — Democrats in the state Legislature have vowed to fight back on behalf of the state's lowest-paid workers. They've called for an override of Governor Pataki's veto of a bill raising the minimum wage by two dollars over the next 17 months. Pataki says he believes the wage should be increased on a federal level, not just in New York. Go to full article
Pataki Vetoes Minimum Wage Increase in New York
Jul 30, 2004 — Governor George Pataki has vetoed a bill that would have gradually
increased the state's minimum wage to $7.15 cents an hour. Karen DeWitt reports. Go to full article
increased the state's minimum wage to $7.15 cents an hour. Karen DeWitt reports. Go to full article
Deal Reached in Legislature on Raising Minimum Wage
Jul 21, 2004 — Leader Joe Bruno announced an agreement with the State Assembly on a bill to increase the state's minimum wage. Go to full article
Minimum Wage Hike Goes Down
Apr 06, 2004 — Advocates of raising the state's minimum wage tried, but failed, to convince the state Senate to approve a bill increasing the minimum to $7.10 an hour. Karen DeWitt reports from Albany. Go to full article
Business Groups Oppose Minimum Wage Hike
Jun 17, 2002 — Business groups in New York are protesting an end of session agenda that they call Albany's attack on jobs. They are particularly concerned about two bills to raise the minimum wage and increase workers compensation benefits. Karen Dewitt reports. Go to full article
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