Rep. Jayapal: ‘1.3 million would be lifted out of poverty’ if we increased the minimum wage
On the Senate Parliamentarian ruling against a minimum wage increase being included via reconciliation, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal says, "We can't go back to voters and say, 'Sorry, we couldn't do it because the parliamentarian said we can't do it.'"
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Rep. Jayapal: ‘1.3 million would be lifted out of poverty’ if we increased the minimum wage
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