Why is it that government thinks they can run our businesses better? Majority in Congress would fail in running their own businesses, that's why they remain in politics to pass ridiculous laws. The markets should dictate whether or not we can afford to raise minimum wages, in order to pay all our employees higher wages. Higher costs and mandates by the federal and state governments, coupled with todays increasing fuel costs are weighing heavily on small business bottom line. It's tough out there now and the federal government just doesn't get it. I applaud McCain for being consistant and voting against government intervention in running our businesses. We are no longer a capitalistic society, this country is moving further and further towards socialism and the federal government believes it is their job to control our every day lives and businesses.
TAR
of FL
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May 27, 2008 09:18:26 AM
Minimum wages promote laziness
If you are unable to afford to work at the wage you accepted upon your hiring.... find a better paying job !
Why "force" any degree of pay scale level on the business enterprise because one has the inability to manage their own personal financial responsibility.
Jf Faith
of
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May 26, 2008 20:07:14 PM
Minnimum Wage
Just a Shame-the investors will not make the Huge Profits. Minimum wage should be at Least $8.00 per Hour ? Titus
Titus Kratz Jr
of LA
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May 25, 2008 20:34:10 PM
1998: McCain Voted Against An Amendment To Raise The Minimum Wage. McCain voted against an amendment to increase the minimum wage to $5.65 an hour beginning January 1, 1999, and $6.15 an hour beginning January 1, 2000. According to the Bureau Of Labor Statistics, 64% of all minimum wage earners were women in 1998. [1998 Senate Vote #278, 9/22/1998]
1996: McCain Voted Against An Amendment To Raise The Minimum Wage. McCain voted against passage of the bill to increase the minimum wage from its current level of $4.25 per hour to $4.75 per hour on July 1, 1996, and to $5.15 per hour on July 1, 1997. According to the Bureau Of Labor Statistics, 64.3% of all minimum wage earners were women in 1996.
1989: McCain Voted Against An Amendment To Raise The Minimum Wage. McCain voted against minimum wage increases to $4.55/hr in 3 annual steps by 10/1/91. According to the Bureau Of Labor Statistics, 63.1% of all minimum wage earners were women in 1989.
The Fabulous Life of John McCain
Harry
Harry W Smith
of FL
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May 24, 2008 22:14:54 PM
Minimum wage
I have also cut students from my payroll. I am not going to pay more for those who are neither dependable or motivated. Thier parents are too busy running around walmart buying chinese stuff to raise our gas prices and lower our future SS benefits to instill any level of responsibility in their kids, who will learn later that nothing is free.
Nick
of FL
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May 23, 2008 18:27:39 PM
minimum wage
the minimum wage should be held to workers over 20-25 hours per week. by increasing it for everyone, businesses will just cut out the lowest on the chain, and they are the seasonal or younger(students) workforce. and as proof of this, my business has already cut most students working in favor of older workers. we have also raised prices of our food.
at a time when prices for food, oil, and other goods are skyrocketing out of control, adding another increasing expense to an already hurting small business is not the answer.
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TAR of FL @ May 27, 2008 09:18:26 AM
Jf Faith of @ May 26, 2008 20:07:14 PM
Titus Kratz Jr of LA @ May 25, 2008 20:34:10 PM
Harry W Smith of FL @ May 24, 2008 22:14:54 PM
Nick of FL @ May 23, 2008 18:27:39 PM
dennis O'Brien of FL @ May 23, 2008 18:15:35 PM
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