The Hill:
“President Obama is considering using his executive authority to raise
the minimum wage for federal contractors, he told Senate Democrats
during a closed meeting at the White House. Lawmakers present at the
Wednesday night session said Thursday that Obama did not bring up the
matter himself, but appeared receptive to the idea when questioned on
the topic.”
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