It is family issue. and it is an economic issue for the reasons I outlined. in saving the taxpayer. It goes on. Mr. President. Another letter. from MALDEF: The time has come to raise the minimum wage to a living wage. Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund. the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights. Migrant Legal Action Program. all excellent letters. I hope those who come out in opposition. who say. "We do not want to see a great dislocation of jobs." this opens an opportunity for minorities. blacks. and browns. The organizations that speak to them and the individuals that speak on this issue overwhelmingly support an increase.