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Raise the wage

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Posted: Thursday, February 2, 2012 12:00 pm

The economy struggles on, ceaselessly it seems, despite the recession having technically ended some time ago. Those hurt the most are of course those on the lower end of the economic spectrum. Pointing this out does not constitute class warfare.

Nor would a modest hike in the minimum wage, which is now under consideration by the state Legislature. Proponents would raise the state minimum from $7.25 per hour to $8.50. That would be $1.25 more than New Jersey but only a little bit more than other neighboring states. It’s unlikely to cost more than a few jobs and won’t break the bank.

Tell your lawmakers to support a raise for the working man and woman.

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