“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
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On the recordFebruary 4, 2022
After more than a decade of Congress refusing to increase the minimum wage, Biden unilaterally used his power to give the largest workforce in the country federal employees, a raise.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware
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Biden's action to raise the minimum wage for federal workers after congressional inaction.

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