By Robert Lang and Associated Press
WBAL News, Maryland, Feb 11, 2014
... Gov. Martin O'Malley told a House committee Tuesday that a higher minimum wage would strengthen the middle class and cause economic growth. He noted that past minimum wage increases have benefited the economy. "When we raised the minimum wage...there was no cataclysmic repercussions where McDonald's and Wal-Mart shuttered their doors and moved to Virginia," O'Malley told lawmakers. ...
Amanda Rothschild, who owns Charmington's Cafe in Charles Village in Baltimore City testified in favor of the bill, noting it creates a more stable work force.
'Paying my employees more has actually saved me money. I spend very little time hiring and training my employees, we have very little turnover," Rothschild told WBAL News. ...
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