related_tweet: @sunshinedaisy07 @newz_big @cuttyunderleaf @amjie @luhfahlit @ayannapressley the federal minimum wage hasnt been adjusted to coincide with inflation in 11 years. $7.25 is worth 21.32% less than it was in 2009, according to the bls. a living wage isnt as liberal as you want. its a way to ensure that the us residents with the greatest needs are protected.