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Manchin and Sinema Push Back Against $15 Minimum Wage
So far, Democratic leadership in both chambers is standing with striking workers over moderate Democrats.
While Congress Considers No Minimum Wage Raise, Fast Food Workers Strike for $15
Joe Biden has said that the $15 minimum wage proposal may not make it through stimulus talks.
Trump’s Acquittal by GOP Highlights Need to Eliminate Filibuster, Says Ro Khanna
If Senate Democrats refuse to eliminate the filibuster, they will effectively need 60 votes to pass legislation.
Up to 12 Million Kids Live in Food-Insecure Households. COVID Bills Address It.
Food hardship has disproportionately affected households with children, especially Black and Latino households.
Democrats Stick With $75K Threshold for Stimulus Checks After Pressure From Left
The House released legislation on Monday that keeps Biden’s original income threshold for the full stimulus checks.
Bernie Sanders Clears Path in Congress to Raise Minimum Wage
The Congressional Budget Office said raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025 would benefit 27 million workers.
AOC, Schumer Finalize Plan to Cover Funeral Costs of COVID Victims Under FEMA
The lawmakers say the funds will provide much-needed relief for families already hurting from the pandemic's impact.
Democrats Push for Monthly Child Stipends as Part of Biden’s Stimulus Package
Researchers say that the proposal could help lift millions closer to or above the poverty line.
Struggling Cities and States Shouldn’t Pay the Price for Federal Bipartisanship
Sometimes the middle proves to be inadequate to the needs of the moment.
Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Is Now Ready to Pass With or Without Republicans
The popular $1.9 trillion stimulus is now set up to be passed with a simple majority vote.