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House Democrats to vote on $1.9 trillion stimulus plan with minimum-wage hike in jeopardy
1 month ago | By Business Insider
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Summary List Placement House Democrats were on course to vote on President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus package later on Friday as lawmakers rushed to rescue a key progressive priority from being left out of the legislation.
The Senate parliamentarian ruled on Thursday evening that the $15 minimum wage should be removed from the legislation because it did not comply with strict budgetary rules. The decision imperiled a wage hike that's been championed by Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont along with other progressives.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a statement that the wage measure...
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US House poised to pass $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill
1 month ago | By Al Jazeera
Democrats' massive spending bill advances in Congress without Republican support despite Biden's pledges of unity.
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Dems near relief bill OK by House, ponder wage plan rescue
1 month ago | By My Sanantonio
WASHINGTON - A $1.9 trillion package aimed at helping the country rebuild from the pandemic seemed headed toward House passage Friday, even as Democrats searched for a way to revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum wage.
A virtual party-line House vote was expected on the COVID-19 relief measure, which embodies President Joe Biden's push to flush cash to individuals, businesses, states and cities. The White House issued a statement reinforcing its support for the new president's paramount initial goal.
“The bill would allow the administration to execute its plan to change the...
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Dems near relief bill OK by House, ponder wage plan rescue
1 month ago | By Star Tribune
A $1.9 trillion package aimed at helping the country rebuild from the pandemic seemed headed toward House passage Friday, even as Democrats searched for a way to revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum wage.
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House expected to pass Biden's COVID relief bill despite minimum wage setback
1 month ago | By NY Daily News
The minimum wage hiccup threw an 11th-hour curveball into what has otherwise been a steady march toward passing Biden's relief bill.
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House Democrats move forward on Biden's $1.9 trillion relief plan despite setback on minimum wage
1 month ago | By The Washington Post
The House of Representatives moved toward a vote Friday to approve President Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus plan, with Democrats pressing ahead over united GOP opposition on the massive relief package aimed at stabilizing the economy and boosting vaccinations and testing.
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