should the minimum wage be raised
On Tuesday, the president endorsed a bill that would raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10 per hour, from $7.25.To set an example, Mr. Obama said heâll mandate a $10.10 minimum for federal contractors. The government uses contractors to fill some low-wage jobs, such as food service and maintenance work.n Tuesday, the president endorsed a bill that would raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10 per hour, from $7.25.