Hawley thinks taxpayers, not employers, should foot the bill for higher wages

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By Donna Provencher -February 24, 2021 4:55 PM

Sen. Josh Hawley doesn't like 'socialism,' but he wants American taxpayers to do what employers won't.

Senate Republicans have rolled out a new alternative to President Joe Biden's proposed increase of the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour: a tax credit that would increase workers' wages — but require taxpayers to foot the bill rather than employers.

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) announced Wednesday his plan to introduce "The Blue Collar Bonus," a refundable tax credit targeted to low-wage workers making less than the median wage of $16.50 an hour.

"Blue collar workers have shouldered the worst of the pandemic," he tweeted. "They deserve to keep more of their hard-earned money. They deserve a pay raise. I am introducing legislation to give them one."

Published with permission of The American Independent Foundation.

https://americanindependent.com/republicans-senate-josh-hawley-refundable-tax-credit-minimum-wage-socialism/

You make about $174,000 sitting in your senate seat, do not realize there traitor or better yet, poster child of being a fascists' that taxpayers pay you ...............so that you get entitled socialistic benefits off the taxpayer, you know like healthcare subsidy for housing , paying staff..............

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1. Actually, if this Pissant is serious, it might be worth taking him up on it, with a tax increase.

There are a few other things in his proposal that need to be changed -- like the limit of 3 years, his 50% of difference between what worker earns and $16.50 is too low, etc.

But, the basic idea is not bad because it ensures workers receive livable wages and subsidies. I'm also assuming he will still support large companies paying $15/hour as the article says he does now.

My guess is he's not serious and can't be trusted.