As long as the productivity numbers are very good, the higher wage gains can be offset by higher productivity gains,

As productivity slows, wage costs tend to rise -- one has an inverse relation to the other.

A minimum wage leads to higher levels of unemployment.

We heard much higher numbers today of the stimulus package from our two experts than I anticipated we would hear. In other words, if you're going to do something, it better be something significant enough to get the job done.

The minimum wage was due for an increase, but it was important that we offset its cost to small businesses.

Because of the lack of interoperability, we can lose billions of dollars in productivity,