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no name no slogan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-25-04 09:07 PM
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20. He needs to raise the minimum wage by MORE than $1.50
That will barely get it to $7/hr, which is STILL below the poverty line for most families.

What we need to pass is a LIVABLE WAGE law, that gives ALL workers enough money to live on, as well as universal health coverage, so they don't get nailed trying to pay for health care.

The moment Edwards comes out for REAL reforms, I'll get on board. But this is just tinkering around the edges compared to what REALLY needs to be done.
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