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Washington, DC – Today, the national minimum wage will increase from $6.55 per hour to $7.25 per hour to help millions of Americans who are struggling to make ends meet during this economic crisis. This 70-cent increase is the final of three increases to take effect under legislation passed by House Democrats. In 2007, the newly-elected Democratic Congress passed the Fair Minimum Wage Act to increase the minimum wage from $5.15 per hour to $7.25 per hour and support our workers. 

“American workers are hurting right now, and this increase will make a big difference in paying the electricity bill, buying groceries and filling up your car with gas,” stated Rep. Scott “About 4.5 million Americans will see this raise on their paychecks, resulting in $1.6 billion annually in increased wages.”