Biden, Democrats seek ambitious hike in US minimum wage

When President Joe Biden unveiled a $1.9 trillion stimulus proposal earlier this month, few were surprised by the plan's hefty price tag or sweeping scope.

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Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry (L) listens to US President Joe Biden speak on tackling climate change, creating jobs, and restoring scientific integrity in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC on January 27, 2021. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP)

2021-01-31 15:09:32

When President Joe Biden unveiled a $1.9 trillion stimulus proposal earlier this month, few were surprised by the plan's hefty price tag or sweeping scope.

More striking was Biden's inclusion of a measure to more than double the federal minimum wage to $15.

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