White House National Economic Council Director Brian Deese, in an interview on MSNBC, said the administration was disappointed by the Senate parliamentarian’s Thursday ruling and would consult with congressional leaders about the path forward.
“He’s committed to getting it done,” he said. “We were disappointed by the parliamentarian’s ruling.” The legislative official on Thursday said the provision, which would more than double the federal minimum wage, could not be included in the $1.9 trillion relief bill that Democrats are seeking to pass via a process known as reconciliation.
A higher wage “is the right thing to do. We’re going to consult with our congressional allies, congressional leaders today to talk about a path forward about how we can make progress urgently on what is an urgent issue. At the same time, need to act on this American Rescue Plan,” he added, as the U.S. House of Representatives prepared to take up the bill later on Friday.
Say goodbye to FT jobs.
Seems like a blanket $15 federal minimum wage would only benefit huge corporations that could withstand potential revenue losses while small businesses are squashed. Then just automate jobs after they are the only ones left.
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