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President Biden wants fast COVID aid, but minimum wage hike in doubt

President Joe Biden laid out his case Friday for moving fast to pass $1.9 trillion in coronavirus relief, but even as he opened the door to proceeding without Republicans, he conceded that a key element of his plan - hiking the minimum wage to $15 per hour - was unlikely to become law.

Associated Press

Feb 5, 2021, 7:39 PM

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