Two years ago, Congress passed a three-step boost in the federal minimum wage. On July 24, the last of those increases takes effect, rising another 70 cents to $7.25 per hour. President Obama has advocated increasing the federal wage floor to $9.50 per hour by 2011.
Minimum wage rising to $7.25; Obama calls for $9.50 by 2011
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