Since 2007, minimum wage hasn't increased, although the cost of living has continued to rise-- even in this difficult time for our economy.
Every year, bills are presented before Congress to increase the minimum wage-- And it's always rejected, usually with the excuse that an increase would cripple American Business. In comparison, Congress and Corporations have both increased their salaries, sometimes to obscene levels-- while others in our country are forced to live below the poverty line.