For two perspectives on this story, check these links:

http://www.voanews.com/english/2006-08-04-voa13.cfm

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/10/20/politics/main957660.shtml (note the leftward lean on the CBS story)

for details on the minimum wage and the pension plan law (why is the federal government involved in private pensions?) look here:

http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-senate4aug04,0,1424638.story?... (but remember, it's the LA Times)

Enjoy the weekend!