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Wages Flat Since Obama Took Office

It could be big topic tomorrow, as Romney declares 'talk is cheap'

By Dustin Lushing,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 13, 2012 5:49 PM CDT

(Newser) – Wages have stayed virtually frozen since President Obama took office, a fact that Politico notes is starting to get some traction on the campaign trail. When adjusted for inflation, the average hourly wage has crept up a meager 42 cents to $23.41 since 2008....   Read full story »

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