Senate Democrats Consider Changes To House Virus Relief Bill

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats considered reshaping parts of the House-passed COVID-19 relief bill on Monday, as party leaders hoping to salvage a minimum wage increase abandoned one proposal aimed at pressuring big companies to boost workers' pay. Chances are dwindling that Democrats will find a way to retain a minimum wage boost in the $1.9 trillion relief package.Read more on NewsOK.com

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Senate Democrats Consider Changes To House Virus Relief Bill

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