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Senators Discuss Minimum Wage and Voting Rights

Updated 2026-06-28 18:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) proposed a $25 minimum wage bill, while Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said passing the SAVE America Act is an 'impossible task.' Both senators are addressing key issues ahead of upcoming midterms.

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The Hill
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday touted his minimum wage bill that aims to gradually increase worker pay from $7.25 to $25 hourly. “I think our party should have bigger ideas. I put one on the table last week, a $25 minimum wage. And I think we do have to have answers for the way...
2026-06-28 17:35 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Sunday said ensuring the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE America) Act gets passed in the Senate is an "impossible task." "You know, I have people telling me I need to implement the SAVE Act immediately in North Carolina, in a state that has voter ID," Till
2026-06-28 17:45 UTC
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