Increase the Minimum Wage

The minimum wage has not been raised for nearly a decade, yet Republicans in Congress voted every year to give themselves a pay raise. In just one month (June 22 to July 19), Democrats called seven votes on the issue; all votes failed along strict party lines (click here to see a summary of those votes). And then on Friday, July 28, Republicans brought up a “poisoned” minimum wage bill destined for failure in the Senate due to egregious tax cuts for the rich that formed the basis of the bill. Democrats will continue to prohibit the Congressional pay raise until the nation’s minimum wage is raised. To learn more:

·         Read the July 2006 Becerra Bulletin focused on minimum wage stagnation and the cost of living.

·         Read Congressman Becerra’s Summer 2006 Newsletter, “A Rising Tide Lifts All The Boats”, focused on the minimum wage.

·         Read Congressman Becerra’s Summer 2004 Newsletter, “America’s Jobs and Economy: Where Are We Headed?”

Eliminate Tax Loopholes

End tax giveaways that reward companies for moving American jobs overseas.

·        Read Congressman Becerra's press realeses regarding tax policy.

      Restore Fiscal Responsibility

Implement pay-as-you-go budgets, so that our children and grandchildren are not saddled with mountains of debt.

·        Read Congressman Becerra’s press releases regarding fiscal policy