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It is gratifying to see the willingness of the new congressional leadership to address as a priority such a fundamental issue to working families as a long-overdue increase in the federal minimum wage. There are few aspects of life in our country that have as great an impact as a decent job at a living wage. Approval by the House of Representatives of H.R. 2, bringing the minimum wage up to $7.25 shows that the House understands the struggles of working Americans in making ends meet. This legislation should prove beneficial to lower-income federal employees when the government conducts local-area salary studies. NTEU calls for swift passage of this legislation in the Senate.