Minimum Wage Increase for ALL!

The article, "With Minimum Wage as Start, Obama to Press Past Congress", by Peter Baker states that President Obama will use his executive powers to raise the minimum wage for janitors, others working for federal contractors, and construction workers to $10.10 per hour. This order is a small-scale version of what President Obama wanted Congress to pass last year. The continued non-compliance with a Republican Congress has forced President Obama to bypass them entirely and exercise his power to promote economic opportunity. Opponents have fairy criticized President Obama by pointing to over-excessive use of executive order and the controversial Affordable Care Act.  Baker's article includes arguments and statements from both parties. Income form minimum wage is not substantial to meet the means for a standard living. With rising prices in all sectors of life a minimum wage increase across the board should be a top priority. Unfortunately, this policy change would effect others working for federal contractors, janitors, and construction workers. This article speaks directly to the students of Austin Community College and students nationwide because the majority depend on minimum wage earnings. It has a huge impact on many lives and workers would greatly benefit from such a policy.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/29/us/politics/obama-state-of-the-union.html?hp&module=ArrowsNav&contentCollection=Politics&action=keypress&region=FixedLeft&pgtype=article

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I was raised in a nonpolitical environment and my parents were not active in politics or religious activities. The nightly six o'clock news was a rare seen in my household and always had other activities planned. Life events partnered with living in differing regions of the United States along with traveling the world has shaped my political tendencies. Southern and Northern California, Central Texas, Northwest Colorado, Western Wyoming, and Western Sweden has exposed multiple political ideologies that has morphed my political views. The 9/11 attacks and living in Sweden has had the most impact on my view of American government and politics. Although I have no passion for politics, my political views tend to lean on the liberal side but blend aspects of socialism, environmentalism, and  lobby for equal opportunity. Modern American politics has a heavy influence from corporations and lobbyists that lead to a stale two-party debate. I scored a 9 out of 13 on the current events quiz. I've never delved into reading political blogs so this will be an interesting new world to explore.