Rep. Tonko Challenges Senate Ruling Against $15 Wage
February 27, 2021
February 27, 2021
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) has issued the following statement responding to the Senate Parliamentarian ruling that a $15 minimum wage will not be considered under the budget reconciliation procedures being used to advance the current COVID rescue package.
"While I respect the Senate Parliamentarian, her offices high in the Capitol may be too far removed from the lives and l . . .
Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) has issued the following statement responding to the Senate Parliamentarian ruling that a $15 minimum wage will not be considered under the budget reconciliation procedures being used to advance the current COVID rescue package.
"While I respect the Senate Parliamentarian, her offices high in the Capitol may be too far removed from the lives and l . . .