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Welcome to the Morning Buzz, PRRI\u2019s morning dose of religion-related news with a shot of data \u2013 because what doesn\u2019t liven up a morning round-up like some public opinion numbers? A graphic designer gives earthquake data a little \u201ccartographic sizzle,\u201d for your viewing pleasure<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n

What would happen<\/a> if politicians raised the minimum wage? Some say it would improve the lives of scores of low-wage workers, while others say it would require small business owners to cut costs in an already stagnant economic climate.\u00a0Overall, two-thirds (67 percent) of Americans favor<\/a> increasing the minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.00 an hour.<\/p>\n

A solution to student debt: move to the nation\u2019s heartland, where states like Nebraska and Kansas may offer<\/a> financial incentives to young professionals who settle there. Nearly half (45%) of younger Millennials (age 18-24) <\/a>say\u00a0that they will have to borrow (or have already borrowed) more than $10,000 to finance their undergraduate education.<\/p>\n

At the Huffington Post, Christian Piatt begs Christians<\/a> to retire some old cliches. (Thanks to Arnie for sending this in!)<\/p>\n

Gallup reports<\/a> that 8-in-10 voters in 12 key presidential swing states have seen a campaign ad on television. But then, of course, there are those who say that when it comes to the ultimate outcome, campaigning matters not one whit<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Some parents are arguing<\/a> that \u201cteenage lovers\u201d shouldn\u2019t be labeled as sex offenders, citing cases where a relationship between an 18-year-old and a 14-year-old has sent the 18-year-old to jail. Nearly two-thirds (66%) of Americans believe<\/a> that sex between a young man and a young woman under the age of 18 is morally wrong.<\/p>\n

Want to receive the Morning Buzz as a daily email?\u00a0Sign up here<\/a>. For updates and coverage throughout the day, follow us on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Twitter<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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