Senate Ponders Increase in Minimum Wage

By Kathleen Schalch

Published March 3, 2005 at 12:00 AM EST

The Senate will debate a measure that would increase the nation's minimum wage, which currently stands at $5.15. Democrats are pushing for an increase of about $2 per hour while Republicans favor a smaller increase. Many business groups oppose the proposed hike.

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