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                   Obama Wants Congress to Raise Minimum Wage

   U.S. President Barack Obama says the executive action he took this week
   requiring federal contractors to pay employees at least $10.10 per hour
   is a step toward restoring opportunity for all.
   The president said in his weekly address Saturday these federal
   contractors are the workers "who serve our troops` meals, wash their
   dishes, care for our veterans."
   Mr. Obama said the economy has been growing for four years, but wages
   for the average worker have "barely budged," while "those at the top
   are doing better than ever."
   President Obama said that is why the United States needs to build an
   economy "that works for everybody, not just a fortunate few."
   He called on lawmakers in Congress to pass a bill that would raise the
   federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour.
   The president said the passing of the bill would lift millions of
   Americans out of poverty and help millions more work their way out of
   poverty without requiring a single dollar in new taxes or spending.
   In the Republican address, Representative Tom Rooney (of Florida)
   criticized the president for cuts to Medicare Advantage in the
   Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare. He says unless something is
   done, the health care law will keep wiping out seniors` options.
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