It matters who is getting paid

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Republican-controlled Senate refused Wednesday to raise the minimum wage, rejecting an election-year proposal from Democrats for the first increase in nearly a decade.
Republicans defeat raise in your minimim wage, 6-21-06


WASHINGTON (AP) Despite record low approval ratings, House lawmakers Tuesday embraced a $3,300 pay raise that will increase their salaries to $168,500.The 2% cost-of-living raise would be the seventh straight for members of the House and Senate.

Republicans approve raise for themselves, 6-13-06