Living Wages for Utah? Lobbyist donations...
http://www.sltrib.com/utah/ci_2754597
Utah's governor is thinking about boosting the minimum wage and putting forth a "living wage" proposal.
"Huntsman understands that proposals to boost the minimum wage or create a living wage are not generally popular with his fellow Republicans, but he expects the task force to come up with a plan by year's end so he can make a pitch to lawmakers before the 2006 legislative session. "Even though I'm a good Republican, I'm a little concerned that, during the course of 11 years, we've seen no adjustment in the minimum wage," Huntsman said during his monthly KUED TV news conference. "
Lobbyist donations...
Embattled lobbyist Jack Abramoff had his hand in many Congressional cookie jars. His biggest recipient was Sen. Conrad Burns (R-MT) with $136,500. Abramoff has been implicated and linked to House Majority Leader Tom DeLay. Abramoff has also given to both Republicans and Democrats. Could this hurt Burns bid for reelection?
Update: The link for the lobbyist story is in the comments box. The imbedded links are not working right now.
Utah's governor is thinking about boosting the minimum wage and putting forth a "living wage" proposal.
"Huntsman understands that proposals to boost the minimum wage or create a living wage are not generally popular with his fellow Republicans, but he expects the task force to come up with a plan by year's end so he can make a pitch to lawmakers before the 2006 legislative session. "Even though I'm a good Republican, I'm a little concerned that, during the course of 11 years, we've seen no adjustment in the minimum wage," Huntsman said during his monthly KUED TV news conference. "
Lobbyist donations...
Embattled lobbyist Jack Abramoff had his hand in many Congressional cookie jars. His biggest recipient was Sen. Conrad Burns (R-MT) with $136,500. Abramoff has been implicated and linked to House Majority Leader Tom DeLay. Abramoff has also given to both Republicans and Democrats. Could this hurt Burns bid for reelection?
Update: The link for the lobbyist story is in the comments box. The imbedded links are not working right now.
posted by Kevin | 10:46 AM
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