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how fast would congress raise minimum wage if they starting today were paid minimum wage?

also they dont have government healthcare so...

Update:

only $250 per hour.. my guess would be $50-60,000/hr

Update 2:

@Keith... what is "'" i think u wanted a ' mark... wouldn't v wouldn't

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  • Anonymous
    7 years ago
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    The entire country would be bankrupted tomorrow, as minimum wage shot up to $250 per hour.

    @Keith, why wouldn't anyone run for those offices anymore if they only made minimum wage? The guy sitting behind the counter at Speedway is working harder than 99% of congress.

  • John
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    Nobody would run for those offices again.

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    That's a good idea!

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