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wPuri sermonis amator |
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Politics and Pop Culture.
And occasionally informative, amusing, or bizzare non sequiturs.
Matt's in charge here, others can post.
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wMonday, May 12, 2003 |
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Snapshots of Our Economy and Politics by Ralph Nader1. Congress refuses to raise the federal minimum wage to the level of purchasing power that existed in 1968. At $5.15, it is over 33% less now in the goods and services it can buy than what workers received 35 years ago. Yet Congress increases its own salaries just about every year -- presently indexing it to inflation at over $75 per hour plus great benefits and perks....
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Matthew Carroll-Schmidt at 2:35 PM
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