Biden disappointed in Senate's minimum wage ruling: WH

Biden disappointed in Senate official's minimum wage ruling: White House

Biden had proposed a $15/hour minimum wage in a $1.9 trillion coronavirus bill

Joe Biden participates in an event on state of US coronavirus vaccinations at the White House. Credit: Reuters Photo

US President Joe Biden is disappointed in the ruling by the Senate parliamentarian that the chamber cannot include his proposed $15-an-hour minimum wage in a $1.9 trillion coronavirus bill, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said on Thursday.

"He will work with leaders in Congress to determine the best path forward because no one in this country should work full time and live in poverty," Psaki said in a statement 

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