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To: i-node who wrote (858605)	5/19/2015 8:28:09 PM
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"It is unfortunate we cannot specifically identify the people whose lives are destroyed by it." It is. However, you might be able to identify them after the fact, by questioning all the people in line who are buying lobster with food stamps. The 3 Biggest Myths About Raising the Minimum Wage Myth #3: Raising the wage kills jobs. Opponents of the minimum wage also argue that by creating a minimum wage -- or a price floor for labor -- you'll kill all jobs that require labor that's worth less than the minimum wage. If someone is willing to work for a few bucks an hour, the argument follows, isn't it better for them to have that job rather than have the government eliminate it? Many studies have looked into whether a higher minimum wage kills jobs, and most have found that they do not or, if they do, the job loss is small. Some studies -- including ones from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) and the Los Angeles Economic Roundtable -- even found that raising the minimum wage spurs moderate job growth due to increased consumer spending because low income workers spend most of their pay raises, putting that money right back into the economy. attn.com

To: i-node who wrote (858605)	5/19/2015 11:34:24 PM
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Is Orange County next? LA council eyes $15 minimum wage by 2020

To: i-node who wrote (858605)	5/20/2015 1:00:11 AM
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Seattle gets top marks for jobs and businesses By Siemny Kim SEATTLE, Wash. — The Seattle area is getting top marks when it comes to jobs and being business friendly. According to MarketWatch, Seattle ranks No. 3 in the country for being business friendly. Glassdoor.com lists the Seattle metro as No. 5 for jobs. Among some of the factors, the surveys looked at growth, how easy it is to get a job, and cost of living. It’s no surprise to Elissa Fink of Tableau Software in Fremont. The data visualization company has grown from three people; in 2003 to now 2,200 people worldwide. Fink, Tableau’s chief marketing officer, said Seattle is one of the keys to its success. “We have found an incredible talent pool here,” Fink said. Fink said recruitment has never been a problem. Revenue has grown 70 percent year after year for the last five years. The company's founders went to school in the Bay Area, but chose Seattle simply because they wanted live in the area. “It's a great environment for people to have work life balance,” Fink added. She also pointed to Seattle's infrastructure as helping fuel growth. “Compared to some of our sister cities like the Silicon Valley and other places, it's manageable here,” Fink explained. “The commutes don’t drive you crazy, costs aren’t as bad as silicon valley.” Seattle Mayor Ed Murray said he is always keeping is eye out for new companies that want to call Seattle home, too. “We particular reach out to new startups and help develop them,” Mayor Murray explained. “And a lot of businesses want to locate here because of that relationship.” Startups, like Tableau once was, are also given a helping hand because of the booming tech ecosystem led by existing tech giants like Microsoft. “Being able to have other larger companies coach you, advise you, get talent from, to talk to has been a great thing,” Fink said. The biggest mark against Seattle is cost of living. According to Zillow, the median home value for the metro area is $344,000 but it's still better than San Jose and the Silicon Valley at nearly $864,000. http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/seattle-gets-top-marks-jobs-and-businesses/nmKZf/