Read the two quotes, and be prepared to respond:

"Literally, if we took away the minimum wageif conceivably it was gonewe could potentially virtually wipe out unemployment completely because we would be able to offer jobs at whatever level."

Michelle Bachmann, Congressional representative from Minnesota

"Anyone who's tried to pay a heating bill, fill a prescription, or simply buy groceries knows all too well that the current minimum wage does not cut the mustard."

Sherrod Brown, Congressional representative from Ohio

a) Analyze and explain how each speaker views the idea of minimum wage

b) State the two prevailing viewpoints over the controversy about minimum wage

c) State which viewpoint is closer to your own, and briefly state why