Rep. Fudge Issues Statement on Passage of Raise the Wage Act
July 18, 2019
July 18, 2019
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Marcia L. Fudge, D-Ohio, issued the following statement after the House passed the Raise the Wage Act:
"For millions of people across the country working 40 hours or more a week, earning minimum wages is not enough to support themselves and their families.
"The current federal minimum wage has not been raised since 2009 - the longest period in history without an increase.
"The House-passed Raise the Wage Act will g . . .
"For millions of people across the country working 40 hours or more a week, earning minimum wages is not enough to support themselves and their families.
"The current federal minimum wage has not been raised since 2009 - the longest period in history without an increase.
"The House-passed Raise the Wage Act will g . . .