Senate MAJORITY Leader Reid: "Please sign my petition... for raising the minimum wage."

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Related thread: Call to Raise the Minimum Wage - Jan 9! Call 1-800-459-1887 (Time to get to back to work, DU;): http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x3043259

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Email from Senate Majority Leader Reid...

We are the majority. Now what?

Dear Friend,

Today for the first time since 1994, Democrats are the majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. As great as winning in November was, we now need to demonstrate that Democrats are prepared to lead -- finding a solution to Iraq so our troops can come home, cleaning up Washington, and moving our country forward on the many issues affecting the lives of Americans each and everyday.

There is no issue that shows the difference between those who want to move our country forward and those holding us back, more than the minimum wage. That is why in the fall, Senate Democrats drew a line in the sand denying Congress it's pay raise until the minimum wage is raised. Now we need to fulfill that promise. Your support will show that without a doubt, America is demanding Congress raise the minimum wage.

Please sign my petition demonstrating public support for raising the minimum wage by visiting:

http://giveemhellharry.com/wage

One of the biggest myths spread by the right wing is that the minimum wage is just for teenagers flipping hamburgers at McDonalds. That is simply not true. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics half of workers earning the minimum wage are people over the age of 25 and most are women. It is simply impossible to support a family on a little over $10,000 a year. With wages this low families are being forced into poverty and onto welfare. Our nation has a simple choice, welfare or work -- we choose work.

In the almost ten years since the minimum wage was raised to $5.15 per hour, Congress has received a $30,000 raise, the President a $200,000 raise, yet the American people have not received a dime more. Democrats will ensure this trend does not continue.

Will you help me demonstrate public support for increasing the minimum wage?

http://giveemhellharry.com/wage

The work of the GiveEmHellHarry.com community and millions of activists around the country is the reason Democrats are in the majority. Now we need to use the energy you created to pass legislation that will give meaning to our victory.

Thank you,

Harry Reid

[helderheid]

1. recommend #1!

[Sapphire Blue]

3. Thank you, helderheid!

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[Lars39]

2. Kick and recommend!

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4. Thank you, Lars39 !

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[No DUplicitous DUpe]

5. recommend #3!

You Bet!

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6. Thank you, No DUplicitous DUpe!

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[HappyWeasel]

7. Looks good. What should the new MW be? I think It should be $7.00/hr.

[Sydnie]

8. K&R n/t

[Sapphire Blue]

9. Thank you, Sydnie!

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[tcfrogs]

10. K&R for a worthy cause n/t

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11. Thank you, tcfrogs!

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[rubberducky]

12. Here`s another k&r!!

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13. Thanks, rubberducky!

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[tnlefty]

14. Done! And...

Happy Majority Day!!!!!

[Sapphire Blue]

16. Thank you, tnlefty!

:toast: Happy Majority Day to you!!!

[tnlefty]

18. Awe, thanks!

I'm having my first glass of champagne now! It's been a great day :toast: :toast: :toast:

[northofdenali]

15. Done

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[Sapphire Blue]

17. Thanks, northofdenali!

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[Rage for Order]

19. Didn't we demonstrate our support when we voted the Dems in?

Why a petition? We have control of the house and senate, and they know why we put them there.

[Sapphire Blue]

20. It takes more than just voting every 6 years, don't you think?

Shouldn't they hear from We, The People, on a regular basis, especially on vital issues?

The Senate has 49 Dems, 1 Independent, 49 repubs, and 1 Lieberman.

bush indicated that he would sign a minimum wage hike bill w/conditions attached; didn't outright say (not that I've heard) that he would veto a bill w/o said conditions, but it seems likely that he would.

Let's get to work & ensure that the Senate can and will override a veto!

[Rage for Order]

21. Most certainly

But the elections just occurred 2 months ago. Certainly they haven't forgotten so soon. I'll wait for the first "100 hours" to pass, and if there is no movement on the issue at that point then I will sign the petition.

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22. The Senate Majority Leader is asking you to sign, but I suppose you'll do as you wish.

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23. Afterthought... you took more time to read the OP & reply twice...

... than it would have taken to sign the petition. But, as you indicated, you're not interested in signing... at this time.

[Rage for Order]

24. They told me it would be a high priority

Part of the first 100 hours plan. I will give them time to be true to their word. If they try to go back on their promise I'll sign a petition, email, call my reps in congress, and whatever else i can.

[Sapphire Blue]

28. The 100 hour plan...

Democrats Plan First 100 Hours, Give or Take a Speech

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 — House Democrats intend to kick off their new regime with a 100-hour legislative blitz that would allow them to post a series of quick victories before President Bush even delivers his State of the Union address toward the end of this month.

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The pace of activity is to be much slower in the Senate, and passage of any of the legislation by the House does not guarantee that it will be sent to the White House, given the Senate’s thin 51-49 Democratic majority.

Leading Senate Republicans have indicated that they could support the minimum wage increase, for instance, only if it is tied to tax relief for small businesses. As a result, that measure is likely to either stall or be changed, leading to negotiations with the House.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/03/washington/03cong.html?ex=1325480400&en=194525f23244d4fe&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

If you believe that minimum wage workers deserve to be paid more than $5.15/hr, please sign. If you believe that minimum wage workers don't deserve to be paid more than $5.15/hr, why are you here?

[DearAbby]

25. Kick for a fair decent wage for all Americans!

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29. Thanks, DearAbby!

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[spoony]

26. done & k & r :)

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30. Thank you, spoony!

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[spoony]

33. Big hugs to you too :)

[cynatnite]

27. Done! n/t

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31. Thank you, cynatnite!

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[cynatnite]

32. Oldest daughter gets minimum wage...

She needs this so much and I've got my fingers crossed.

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[Sapphire Blue]

34. kicking (& begging people to sign) for your daughter & the millions of others who need this!

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:hug: to you & :hug: to your daughter!

[Wilms]

35. .

http://oregonstate.edu/instruct/anth484/minwage.html

[Sapphire Blue]

36. kick!!! for a * graphic * reason to sign the petition!!!

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37. !!!

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54. kick for *** POST #35 ***

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[TBreeze]

38. Done! n/t

[Sapphire Blue]

42. Thanks, TBreeze!

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[Irishonly]

39. Done

and passed on

[Sapphire Blue]

43. Thank you, Irishonly!

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[PA Democrat]

40. Done. K&R.

[Sapphire Blue]

44. Thank you, PA Democrat!

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[JackCo]

41. Done, nt

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45. Thank you, JackCo... and Welcome to DU!

:hug: :hi: :hi: :hi:

[IronLionZion]

46. DONE K+R

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47. Thank you, IronLionZion!

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[salib]

48. Done, and R

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49. Thanks, Holland!

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[Mind_your_head]

50. Done & R'd n/t

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52. Thanks, Mind_your_head!

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[Homer Wells]

51. DONE!!!!!

Kicked and Recommended!

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53. Thank you, StephenB48!

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[diane in sf]

55. I signed

and put in my message that it should be at least $10 per hour--I would never dream of paying anyone less than that who I hired!!!!!

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56. Thanks, diane in sf... and Welcome to DU!

:hug: :hi: :hi: :hi:

[calimary]

57. Happy to nudge this one along!

KEEP NUDGING 'EM, guys!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=3042082&mesg_id=3042082

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58. Thanks, calimary!

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59. Nudging w/you:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=3042082&mesg_id=3042082

[montanto]

60. done. K&R nt

[Sapphire Blue]

61. Thanks, montanto!

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