Coverage dated May 3, 2023 to May 4, 2023

Bernie Sanders introduces bill to raise minimum wage to $17 an hour

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Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced legislation Thursday to raise the federal minimum wage to $17 an hour.

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Washington Examiner
Sanders unveils bill for $17 federal minimum wage after years of pushing for $15 (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 3, 2023
Washington Examiner's feed description
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced an ambitious plan that would more than double the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour.
Washington Times
Sen. Sanders pushes for $17 minimum wage (opens Washington Times)
Published May 3, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
Sen. Bernard Sanders introduced legislation Thursday to raise the federal minimum wage to $17 an hour — setting a new goal post for liberals on the issue.
KARK Little Rock
Sen. Bernie Sanders unveils $17-an-hour federal minimum wage bill (opens KARK Little Rock)
Published May 3, 2023
KARK Little Rock's feed description
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), the chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, unveiled a proposal Thursday to raise the national minimum wage to $17 an hour. He said the …
UPI
Bernie Sanders introduces bill to raise minimum wage to $17 an hour (opens UPI)
Published May 3, 2023
UPI's feed description
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced legislation Thursday to raise the federal minimum wage to $17 an hour.
Digital Journal
Leftist US senator pushes for $17 minimum wage (opens Digital Journal)
Published May 3, 2023
Digital Journal's feed description
Leftist US senator Bernie Sanders introduced a bill Thursday to raise the minimum wage to $17 an hour, reigniting the battle for better federal pay
Mycham Plain Valley
Sanders unveils $17-an-hour minimum wage bill (opens Mycham Plain Valley)
Published May 3, 2023
Mycham Plain Valley's feed description
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), the chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, on Thursday unveiled a proposal to raise the national minimum wage to $17 an hour. He said t…
Oregon Capital Chronicle
Bernie Sanders unveils push for $17-an-hour federal minimum wage, citing state increases (opens Oregon Capital Chronicle)
Published May 3, 2023
Oregon Capital Chronicle's feed description
Democrats’ plans to mark up legislation to increase the federal minimum wage to $17 an hour, pointing to an increase in the cost of living.
The Guardian
Bernie Sanders unveils plan for $17-an-hour US minimum wage (opens The Guardian)
Published May 3, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
‘In the richest country in the history of the world, nobody should be forced to work for starvation wages,’ Vermont senator says
The Washington Free Beacon
Bernie Sanders Warns of ‘Political Consequences’ for Opponents of $17 Minimum Wage (opens The Washington Free Beacon)
Published May 4, 2023
The Washington Free Beacon's feed description
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) had an ominous message for Democrats who oppose his proposal to raise the minimum wage to $17 per hour.
KRQE Albuquerque
Sen. Bernie Sanders announces plan to raise the minimum wage to $17 an hour (opens KRQE Albuquerque)
Published May 4, 2023
KRQE Albuquerque's feed description
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is renewing his efforts to raise the federal minimum wage. He says the U.S. needs to stand up for working families who are struggling to make ends meet.
BizPac Review
Critics warn Bernie Sanders’ bill to drastically spike minimum wage will wreak economic havoc (opens BizPac Review)
Published May 4, 2023
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Sen. Bernie Sanders blasted on Twitter for suggesting the federal minimum wage be raised to $17 per hour: 'This will be the end of many jobs'

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