Biden Urges Swift Passage Of Covid Aid After Minimum Wage Setback
Umer Jamshaid Published February 26, 2021 | 09:40 AM
Washington, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 26th Feb, 2021 ) :US President Joe Biden urged Congress on Thursday to "move quickly" to pass a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package after a Senate ruling that prevents a minimum wage hike from being included in the sweeping plan.
"President Biden is disappointed in this outcome, as he proposed having the $15 minimum wage as part of the American Rescue Plan," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement.
"He urges Congress to move quickly to pass the (bill), which includes $1400 rescue checks for most Americans" and other funding to help control and end the pandemic.
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