2006-09-13 06:22:28 · 11 answers · asked by S H I R A Z 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
They ARE for the poor STAYING poor, you left that part out.
2006-09-13 06:37:32 · answer #1 · answered by El Pistolero Negra 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Democrats in Congress sought to raise the minimum wage this year, but Republicans crafted legislation linking it to repeal of the estate tax, and the measure died.
2006-09-13 13:27:34 · answer #2 · answered by Angela 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Democratic Governor, Ed Rendall actually raised minimum
wage in Pa.
2006-09-13 13:28:36 · answer #3 · answered by Calee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Republicans tacked onto the bill several measures that would have given massive tax cuts to the rich. Democrats introduced the bill, then republicans killed it with amendments. Once an amendment is tacked on, it is no longer the same bill and it is perfectly valid for an individual to change their vote on it.
2006-09-13 13:25:55 · answer #4 · answered by azrael505 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because it was tied to a decrease in taxes on estates i think, it may have been just taxes in general for the top of the tax bracket, but im pretty sure it was the estate tax.dirty trick those nasty republicans pulled with that one. try again.
2006-09-13 13:30:46 · answer #5 · answered by stephaniemariewalksonwater 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why are you waisting your time here in this forum and driving every body Nuts while you can certainly apply for a Teacher"s position in LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS or HARVARD?
2006-09-13 13:34:20 · answer #6 · answered by Dr.O 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
raising the minimum wage would also raise prices.
2006-09-13 13:32:55 · answer #7 · answered by Mr.happy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They didnt want the Republicans to look good or claim credit for it before elections
2006-09-13 13:24:54 · answer #8 · answered by roamin70 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because its not an election year, and there for the poor because they pass all this welfare and housing crap
2006-09-13 13:25:22 · answer #9 · answered by Dave 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The government and the people are seperate. It doesnt matter what people of the government say they are, they arent serving the people anyways so it doesnt matter. screw them all
2006-09-13 13:25:00 · answer #10 · answered by Rae 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋