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You have permission to edit this article.© 2021 Lee EnterprisesBiden's Day 27: Activists fear Biden's commitment to $15 minimum wage; COVID relief talks in full swingShare thisGet caught up with the latest headlines, Cabinet updates, policy progress and more:***TOP STORYWASHINGTON (AP) — Union activist Terrence Wise recalls being laughed at when he began pushing for a national $15 per hour minimum wage almost a decade ago. Nearly a year into the pandemic, the idea isn't so funny.The coronavirus has renewed focus on challenges facing hourly employees who have continued working in grocery stores, gas stations and other in-person locations even as much of the workforce has shifted to virtual environments. President Joe Biden has responded by including a provision in the massive pandemic relief bill that would more than double the minimum wage from the current $7.25 to $15 per hour.But the effort is facing an unexpected roadblock: Biden himself. The president has seemingly undermined the push to raise the minimum wage by acknowledging its dim prospects in Congress, where it faces political opposition and procedural hurdles.That's frustrating to activists like Wise, who worry their victory is being snatched away at the last minute despite an administration that's otherwise an outspoken ally.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read more:OTHER TOP HEADLINES:***CABINET UPDATE***POLICY PROGRESS***PRESIDENTIAL PETSIn honor of Presidents Day on Monday, here's a look back at some of the presidential pets that have roamed the White House.Get local news delivered to your inbox!© Copyright 2021 , One News Plaza Buffalo, NY&nbsp;| &nbsp;|Powered by from .{{title}}{{summary}}You don't have any notifications.Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device.Topics

You have permission to edit this article.© 2021 Lee EnterprisesBiden's Day 27: Activists fear Biden's commitment to $15 minimum wage; COVID relief talks in full swingShare thisGet caught up with the latest headlines, Cabinet updates, policy progress and more:***TOP STORYWASHINGTON (AP) — Union activist Terrence Wise recalls being laughed at when he began pushing for a national $15 per hour minimum wage almost a decade ago. Nearly a year into the pandemic, the idea isn't so funny.The coronavirus has renewed focus on challenges facing hourly employees who have continued working in grocery...

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