House Democrats unveil draft of stimulus measures, which include a minimum wage increase and $130 billion for reopening K-12 schools Ayelet Sheffey 08 feb 2021
Raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour would lift 900,000 people out of poverty while adding $54 billion to the deficit, CBO report finds Ayelet Sheffey 08 feb 2021
Over 50 House Democrats are opposed to Biden lowering the $75,000 income threshold for stimulus checks. Here’s what they’re saying. Ayelet Sheffey 08 feb 2021
A pair of House lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan plan to maintain a $75,000 income threshold for the $1,400 stimulus checks Ayelet Sheffey 05 feb 2021
More than $60 billion in previously allocated emergency funding remains unspent, GOP letter says Ayelet Sheffey 05 feb 2021
Democratic lawmakers renew calls for Biden to cancel up to $50,000 of student debt Ayelet Sheffey 04 feb 2021
The poorest 40% of Americans could receive benefits of over $3,000 under Biden’s stimulus plan, new report finds Ayelet Sheffey 03 feb 2021
The Dept. of Labor proposes delay of a Trump rule that would have reduced some wages for tipped workers Ayelet Sheffey 03 feb 2021
Sec. of Agriculture nominee plans to prioritize food security and climate change Ayelet Sheffey 03 feb 2021
