Schwarzenegger threatens minimum wage for workers

Schwarzenegger threatens minimum wage for workers July 24, 2008 - 6:37am Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, left, watches Olympic discus thrower Ian Waltz, right, lift weights during a tour of the Olympic Training Center on Friday in July 18, 2008, Chula Vista, Calif. (AP Photo/Eduardo Contreras, Pool) By JULIET WILLIAMS Associated Press Writer SACRAMENTO (AP) - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is threatening to pay thousands of state employees the federal minimum wage of $6.55 an hour until lawmakers reach a deal on California's overdue state budget. Democrats and Republicans have so far been unable to compromise on a solution to the state's $15.2 billion budget deficit for the fiscal year that started July 1. As the stalemate continued, Schwarzenegger has ratcheted up his rhetoric. Spokesman Aaron McLear said the Republican governor is... [read full story]