Senator Kennedy has tirelessly worked to protect and help the working class
people, and especially the poor working class. He has done things like this as
long as I have known him. We can surely help him when he needs us.
Regards,
Theresa J. Steed
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Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:15:40 -0500 To: "Theresa J. Steed" <[EMAIL
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Dear Theresa J.,
According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, the average American
shopper will spend about $800.00 over the holidays.
A person earning the $5.15 minimum wage would need 155 hours -- 19 work days,
nearly a month -- to earn that much. And before that money goes to gifts, they
have to pay the bills and put food on the table.
How can we expect millions of hard-working American families like that to
enjoy the holidays when their paychecks put them thousands of dollars below the
poverty line?
When Democrats take control of Congress in 2007, that will change. Here's how
it's likely to happen:
As soon as Congress convenes in January, I'll reintroduce the Fair Minimum
Wage Act, which will raise the minimum wage from $5.15 to $7.25 an hour over
the next two years. House Democrats plan to act on this important bill right
away as well. Hopefully in a few short weeks Democrats can remedy more than
nine years of Republican neglect of minimum wage workers.
To help us do so, I've recorded a new web video on the Fair Minimum Wage Act
to help raise awareness and keep us focused. I hope you'll find it useful for
spreading the word:
http://www.tedkennedy.com/raisethewage
We have much to celebrate over the holidays, but we can't forget those who
are struggling to get by. Together, we're going to raise the minimum wage and
make the lives of millions of hard-working families across the country a little
easier. No one who works for a living should have to live in poverty.
Happy Holidays and '07!
Senator Edward M. Kennedy
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