Posted May 3, 2019 at 1:21pm
Democratic presidential candidates and most House Democrats want to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour by 2024, a proposal David Cooper of the Economic Policy Institute says makes sense. But CQ Roll Call’s Lindsey McPherson explains why some Democrats representing rural areas are holding up the bill.
Show Notes:
Democrats close but still short votes needed to pass $15 minimum wage
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