It is time this Congress listened to the American people and minimum-wage workers, and it is time that we act.
Russ CarnahanAmericans are also feeling the effects of soaring energy prices at the gas pump. The double burden of these added expenses will be far too much for many families.
Russ CarnahanI also rise today in strong support of forward movement on the implementation of health information technology, which has the potential to save the United States billions of dollars in health care costs each year.
Russ CarnahanCongress has not raised the minimum wage since 1997. The minimum wage is now at its lowest level in 50 years adjusted for inflation.
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