[Jedi Master Pikachu]

The territories (with the exception of Guam) can't afford to impose this higher minimum wage. Their standard of living is below that of stateside Americans.

[cll]

"The territories (with the exception of Guam) can't afford to impose this higher minimum wage. Their standard of living is below that of stateside Americans."

I am not sure about Guam and the CNMI, but your statement is not necessary correct for Puerto Rico and the USVI. Puerto Rico has an advanced and diversified economy and the USVI's mostly tourism related economy pays well above federal minimums already. Having said that, I am opposed to federally mandated wage floors.

[Albert Barr]

My tiny little fish store here in Virginia can't afford the new minumum wage either. BUT, my fresh tuna is only $9 a pound!