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Democrats Face Roadblocks to Minimum Wage Increase

WASHINGTON—Democrats have come closer than ever to achieving a long-sought-after minimum wage increase, although opposition is growing against the inclusion of a nationwide wage floor of $15 an hour in the forthcoming coronavirus relief package. Small-business owners in particular will breathe a sigh of relief if the proposal to increase federal minimum wage fails to pass Congress …

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Pelosi and Schumer Agree to Trump’s Demand for $2,000 Stimulus Checks

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) signaled that they are open to increasing the amount for the stimulus checks after President Donald Trump threatened to veto the COVID relief bill unless the direct payment was increased to $2,000 per individual. “Republicans repeatedly refused to say what amount the President …

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