Cuong LeFebruary 20, 2014 at 8:20 AM

On Thursday, February 20, 2014 the Time published an article titled Minimum Wage Hike Would Lift Earnings But Cost Jobs By Same Frizell. this article talks about the President Barack Obama's plan to increase the federal minimum wage would raise earning for millions of American and lift almost one million out of poverty, but it costs economy hundred of thousand of jobs. and Congressional Budget Office also said that increasing the minimum wage from $ 7.25 per hours to $ 10.10 per hours that would increase earning for all workers and they have more money to spend but it would reduce more employment. so the issue is how to increase the minimum wage and how to create more jobs. Obama and Congressional Democrats have tried to make a minimum wage a key issue ahead of the 2014 midterm elections but Republicans seem to like doesn't agree with Obama's plan. increasing the minimum wage that will help all workers make more money but it will hurt economy it both issues doesn't work well together. as House Speaker John Boehner.said “With unemployment Americans’ top concern, our focus should be creating—not destroying—jobs for those who need them most.” For my option, I strongly agree with Obama's Plan. Increasing minimum wage will help workers make more money to support their family. the minimum wage $ 7.25 per hour I think that it is very low for workers. you can do the math if the family have 3 people and only one works, this family doesn't have enough money while educated people can support their family. the only thing I consider is how to increase minimum wage while creating more jobs ? I hope Government will work it out. if you are interested to read this article, you can follow this link http://swampland.time.com/2014/02/18/minimum-wage-jobs-cbo-congress/