that was gary thayer of wells fargo advisors. he adds that unexpected economic weakness around the world or a drop in commodity prices could put pressure on inflation. president obama took the fight to raise the minimum wage to students at the university of michigan. michigan is one of 34 states considering raising the minimum wage, this year--if not by the legislature--then by ballot initiative this november. "i want to focus on something that a lot of people in michigan are working very hard to accomplish right now and that's raising the minimum wage to help more folks get ahead" mr obama wants congress to raise the federal minimum wage from 7-25 to 10-10 an hour. but in chicago, those working to boost the pay of fast-food workers, say mr. obama needs to aim higher. "just raising the minimum wage isn't enough, it needs to be a living wage and we have to be able to form a union." wednesday evening, fast food workers in chicago protested what they call "wage theft" --- doing work before and after they've clocked out. pro golfers