Minimum-Wage Hike Would Hurt Low-Wage Workers

Thanks to a determined coalition of liberal Democrats and moderate Republicans, it is all but guaranteed that, shortly after its August recess, Congress will vote on Sen. Ted Kennedy's (D.-Mass.) proposal to boost the minimum wage to $7.25 per hour, an increase of 40%.

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