frank mindy roosevelt implemented -- franklin d roosevelt implemented the minimum wage in the middle of the great depression. as people were in job lines across the city and people were committing suicide because the economy collapsed. he had the vision to move forward and clement minimum wage -- and implement the minimum wage. it proved to be very effective. it proved to be the biggest stimulus package. $15 an hour is not a lot. how can you survive anywhere in america with devon dollars and $.25 -- america with $7.25? with $1200 a week they can pay rent and maybe even save extra money and be able to spend more in the local economy. i think that is good for any part of america, including buffalo. host: here is jd in arkansas. good morning. caller: i have a couple of suggestions that might appease some of the republicans opposed to this bill. on the $1400 stimulus, instead of sending out checks, why don't you send out debit cards with a time limit on it and people could call in and activate the debit cards were not use them at all if they didn't want to? it is just an idea. on the min
