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Buttigieg Misuses Scripture to Argue for Minimum Wage Increase

Shane Vander Hart: Pete Buttigieg’s use of scripture as a cudgel against those who do not support a minimum wage increase was inappropriate and mistaken.

Axne, Finkenauer, and Loebsack Vote for $15/Hour Minimum Wage

Democratic U.S. Reps. Cindy Axne, Abby Finkenauer, and Dave Loebsack of Iowa voted to gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.

The Misguided Criticism of Walmart

Phil Bair: It’s time the silly accusations against Walmart finally go away. There are better things to do with the life we’ve been given than erroneously judging our neighbor.

Minimum Wage Increases Are Not the Answer

Shaun Broyhill: A minimum wage increase will not help Sioux City residents who are currently living in poverty, bringing in more jobs will.

Donald Trump vs. Donald Trump on Minimum Wage

Shane Vander Hart: Donald Trump in July says he is in favor of raising the federal minimum wage to $10/hour, but in November he said he was against a raise.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio – 10-18-14

Shane Vander Hart and Brian Myers talk to Adam Gregg who is running for Attorney General of Iowa and Dr. Lee Hieb comes in studio to discuss Ebola.

Caffeinated Thought of the Day: Minimum Wage

Brian Myers: As a small business owner my job is to make a profit, and the marketplace determines what I can pay my employees and what I can then charge.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio – 10-11-14

Shane Vander Hart and Brian Myers talk to Crystal Bruntz, Republican candidate in Senate District 15, & Republican Iowa State Treasurer candidate Sam Clovis.

Almost All of Us Used to Earn the Minimum Wage

Liberals decry the fact that the minimum wage hasn’t been raised since…

Taxpayers Could Pay for Referendums That Help Wisconsin Dems, Some Say

(Watchdog.org) Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is calling on…

Big Bucks Back Push to Hike Nebraska’s Minimum Wage

(Watchdog.org) The folks behind a statewide push to raise Nebraska’s minimum wage…

Does God Demand a $10.10 Minimum Wage?

As the U.S. Senate considers legislation to raise the minimum wage, Religious…

Will Minimum Wage Increase Go on Nebraska Ballot?

(Watchdog.org) Lincoln, NE – Having failed to persuade state lawmakers to increase…

The Sinclair Report: The Iowa Senate’s Misplaced Focus

Five weeks into the 2014 Legislative session, and many topics are being…

For Most Illinois Workers, There’s Already No Minimum Wage

(Watchdog.org) Springfield, IL – There are thousands of workers in Illinois working…

Minimum Wage: Fodder for Increased Unemployment and Inflation

President Obama’s proposal to raise the minimum wage to $10/ hour will only increase unemployment and inflation as it places a burden on small businesses.