Biden hails $15 minimum wage for federal workers: ‘More breathing room’

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President Joe Biden released a statement Friday afternoon touting the pending $15 minimum wage for federal workers and contractors, which goes into effect on Sunday.

The move comes after Democrats failed to increase the federal minimum wage last year, with centrists balking at the $15 figure.

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