House Approves $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package
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On Friday, House lawmakers approved President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. While left-leaning articles highlight that Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough found that a hike in the U.S. minimum wage to $15 per house did not qualify for action under the budget reconciliation, right-leaning articles highlight that MacDonough’s rule was a blow to progressives.
A left-leaning article by Bloomberg highlights that Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough found that a hike in the U.S. minimum wage to $15 per house did not qualify for action under the budget reconciliation. Democrats don’t yet have a unified approach for dealing with minimum wage decision.
NPR published a centrist article reporting that the proposal provides a new round of financial support for workers, families, and businesses, as well as include direct payments of up to $1,400 for eligible individuals and couples. Democrats will need support from all 50 of its members to deliver on the package.
A right-leaning article by New York Post highlights that MacDonough’s rule that Democrats can’t include a $15 minimum wage hike as part of the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package was a blow to progressives. Senate Budget Committee Chair Bernie Sanders slammed the finding on Thursday night, while Republicans hailed the decision.
From the right
Minimum wage hike can’t be part of COVID relief bill, Senate official rules
New York Post