The effects of the first two wage hikes in 582, rather than the actual effect of this bill, which is increasing the minimum wage by 107 . As my colleagues well know, the first two wage hikes will not be as damaging as the increase to 15. So the result of the proposed g. A. O. Study are rigged to avoid using the damaging 107 hike as the appropriate benchmark. Second, this amendment has no teeth, it merely says that congress can make recommendations after the first two wage hikes have gone into effect. But theres no requirement that congress do anything in response. And theres no Fast Track Authority in this amendment. Again, i will say this amendment is not necessary. I urge my colleagues to see this amendment for what it is, an attempt to provide political cover to Democrat Members who are justifiablely concerned about the negative justifiably concerned about the negative impacts of a 15 minimum wage in their districts. Vote no on this bill. I yield back the balance of my time. The spe
Nations passed on American History tv, all weekend every weekend on the on the cspan3. Only on cspan3. Announcer 2 earlier today, Republican Rep Steve Scalise and steny hoyer discussed next weeks house agenda. They also talked about the minimum wage increase and allegations of racism and intolerance. For what purpose does the gentleman from louisiana seek recognition . Mr. Scalise i ask unanimous consent to speak out of order for the purpose of inquiring to the majority leader the schedule for next week. I ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Scalise i would like to yield to my friend, the gentleman from maryland, the House Majority leader. Mr. Hoyer i thank the gentleman for yielding. On tuesday, the house will meet at 12 p. M. With votes postponed until 6 0 p. M. On wednesday and thursday, the house will meet at 10 00 a. M. And 12 p. M. For legislative business. On friday, the house will meet at 9 00 a. M. And last vote
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They just think the governments ask is too broad. Both parties have until 3 00 p. M. Today, right now, to agree on a date this week to show up in d. C. For a hearing on the order and while jack smith gave tomorrow, thursday, and friday, Donald Trumps team is asking for another extension. This time in the next week. The judge has said she wanted the matter settled before this weekend. So how does she respond on the day . How does she respond to the arguments as well . Both for and against the order . And what does she do if donald trump refuses to comply with her order . Her ultimate order. Jail time is normally an option for contempt of court. Could that really be on the table . If not, what else could be done to keep an antagonistic defendant in line . We have news on the grand jury that Indicted Trump next week. Theyve met again today. What does Bernie Carrick have to do with it . He just met with the Special Counsels team. What was he asked . Joining me now is nbc news justice and i
Had about 300 passengers. Hashtgerd train to tehran. In karaj block malkeh has a technical problem about two kilometers after the karaj railway station. And after the passengers disembarked, part of the first carriage unfortunately caught fire. Fortunately, due to the fact that all the passengers had disembarked. And they were immediately sent to tehran with the next train in good health. As i told you, the Public Meeting of the Islamic Council has started an hour ago, and to know the details of the meeting, i am talking to the reporter of the sed and cima news agency stationed in the public hall of the parliament. Ms. Akbarzadeh, please tell me what bills and projects are on the agenda of the house of nation representatives. I to you and all dear viewers , i offer greetings and politeness. Well, since this morning, one of the most important discussions in the parliament is the plan to amend some of the countrys tax laws, which is actually going to amend the comment clause of the budge