December 31, 2014

Big Things Obama Did In 2014 Despite Republican Stonewalling

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/fivepoints/five-things-obama-achieved-in-2014
"While Obama failed to secure congressional approval for raising the federal minimum wage and establishing new workplace protections for LGBT individuals, he issued executive orders in 2014 enacting those protections for the portion of the economy under his control: federal contractors. That means all 2 million Americans connected to federal contracts will earn at least $10.10 per hour, and enjoy equal protections if they are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. Obama's push has been followed by numerous states and cities raising their minimum wage."