| THE GOP KILLS ANYTHING THAT WORKS FOR THE PEOPLE:Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R) signed a bill Monday prohibiting cities across the state from establishing mandatory minimum wage and employee benefits, including vacation or sick leave days. Advocates of the new law contend that efforts to increase the minimum wage across various municipalities could potentially harm local business communities. "This bill provides a level playing field for all municipalities in Oklahoma," This is a fair measure for consumers, workers and small business owners."Opponents of the measure view the move by Oklahoma Republicans as retaliation against an initiative underway in Oklahoma City, where organizers have been gathering signatures to raise the |
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