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Murphy backs $25 minimum wage bill

Murphy backs $25 minimum wage bill

Summary

Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut supports a new bill to raise the minimum wage in the U.S. The proposal would increase the hourly pay from $7.25 to $25 gradually over time.

Key Facts

  • Sen. Chris Murphy is a Democrat from Connecticut.
  • He introduced a bill to raise the minimum wage.
  • The current federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.
  • The bill aims to increase the minimum wage to $25 per hour.
  • The increase would happen gradually, not all at once.
  • The bill reflects a push for higher pay for workers.
  • This is a topic of debate within the Democratic Party and nationwide.
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