Rep. Bobby Scott
Lawmakers in Richmond rejected efforts to raise the minimum wage this year. But now Congress is considering raising the federal minimum wage.
And as Michael Pope, a Virginia congressman is leading the effort.
Scott: Raising Minimum Wage would have Postive Local Impact
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