JUST IN: Democrat-led House passes bill that would raise federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 by 2025. Bill unlikely to pass the Republican-led Senate.
The House on Thursday passed a bill to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025 — delivering on one of Democrats' central policy objectives and a priority for many 2020 presidential candidates.
A similar bill to increase the federal minimum wage failed to pass in March after lawmakers from rural and Republican-leaning districts raised concerns, claiming that it would be too much of a burden for some small businesses, especially in places where the cost of living is lower than large urban areas.Some Democrats, such as Rep.
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