Senate Tax Writing Committee Approves Tax Breaks

The bill that proposed an increase to the minimum wage and that was approved by the U.S. House of representatives was met with some changes in the U.S. Senate Tax Writing Committee. Democratic leaders in the Senate opted to add over eight billion dollars in tax relief aimed at helping small businesses that typically hire minimum wage workers. It is expected that the bill will now be approved in the Senate, avoiding a fight with business lobbyists and possible filibusters. Visit Mail Tribune for more details on the new minimum wage bill.