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Bad Effects of Minimum-Wage Hike Anticipated
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In the wake of Democratic gains in Congress in this week's elections, small-business owners are bracing for the potential effects of a higher federal minimum wage, the first such increase since 1997. Organizations such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which have fought a wage increase, say small-business owners would be required to pay more, forcing them to shed workers and hampering economic growth. But some business owners say there would be little impact because they already pay above the federal minimum of $5.15 an hour. (USA Today [1], Friday)
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[1] USA Today: http://www.usatoday.com/money/smallbusiness/2006-11-09-minimum-wage-usat_x.htm
[2] The Cost of Statism: http://www.fee.org/publications/the-freeman/article.asp?aid=5889
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