Congress' leftwing leaders use Seattle as model for federal economic overhaul

Progressive champion Rep. Pramila Jayapal wants congressional Democrats to pursue an equity-based economic agenda modeled after her home city of Seattle, which has spearheaded liberal laws such as the highest minimum wage in the nation.

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