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(Memphis) Those nationwide protests in support of higher wages for food industry and retail workers may pay off.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he wants to pass a minimum wage hike this month.

Congress hasn’t approved a minimum wage hike since 2007.

Right now, the hourly rate is $7.25.