This narrowing can affect other blood vessels as well, which can increase blood pressure. To keep your blood pressure in check, avoid over-the-counter decongestants and multisymptom cold remedies that contain decongestants â such as pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, phenylephrine, naphazoline and oxymetazoline. Instead: 1  Choose a cold medication designed for people who have high blood pressure.
Prevailing wage requirements of various laws applicable to government contracts are enforced by the Wage & Hour Division. The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) require payment of prevailing wages to laborers and mechanics employed on federal and federally-assisted construction projects.
The minimum wage in the United States is set by a network of federal, state, and local statutes. Workers generally must be paid no less than the statutory minimum wage as specified by either the federal, state, or local government. As of July 2015, the federal government mandates a nationwide minimum wage level of $7.25 per hour.