The House of Representatives has moved on its second priority for its first 100 hours of business, successfully passing a two dollar and 10 cent increase to the minimum wage. The last time the minimum wage was increased was in 1997, although more than 20 states have passed minimum wage increases in the past 10 years. But some are weary that a simple federal increase doesn’t go far enough, and ignores other working class issues such as child care and transportation. If passed in the Senate, the new federal rate will stand at $7.25 per hour. The move comes the day after the House successfully implemented security recommendations from the 9-11 Commission. It aims to better secure air and sea ports, and the borders. It would also set up diplomatic programs in the Middle East to improve U.S. image abroad in Muslim countries. Both the minimum wage increase and the 9-11 Commission recommendation measures must still pass the Senate, where it could prove more difficult with the Democrat’s slim majority.