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House Democrats unveil draft of stimulus measures, which include a minimum wage increase and $130 billion for reopening K-12 schools

Pramila Jayapal

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The House Committee on Education and Labor released a draft of its budget bill on Monday, detailing key components of the pandemic relief package. It includes a gradual federal minimum wage increase, funding for reopening K-12 schools, and additional pandemic benefits.

Led by Education and Labor Chair Bobby Scott, the draft bill is part of the Democrats’ efforts to pass President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion stimulus plan through budget reconciliation.

The bill includes language on a federal minimum wage increase to $15 an hour by 2025, a measure that was in the spotlight Monday after the details ⇒

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