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Washington (USA), Feb 24 (EFE).- The president of the House of Representatives, Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, expressed her confidence Thursday that the minimum wage of $15 an hour will finally be part of the legislative stimulus package.
Former chair of the US Federal Reserve Janet Yellen is on the same page as current Fed chair Jay Powell. Markets Insider reports Yellen echoes Powell, in that the Fed has 'already done a huge amount,' and now it's time for the US Congress to start pulling its weight. While the pandemic is still seriously affecting the economy, we need to continue extraordinary fiscal support. Janet Yellen Former Chair, US Federal Reserve Furthermore, Markets Insider reports Yellen told Bloomberg News she wants to see the US make a 'more effective effort' at fighting the pandemic. After all, she added, Germany, Korea, and China have all been successful in doing so.
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi lead a September 11 remembrance ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
McDonald's franchisee Chris Habiger gave a tour to media at his technologically advanced restaurant in in St. Joseph, Missouri, on Wednesday, just a day before his next generation McDonald's restaurant is to open for customers on Thursday morning. Increasing use of robots in fast food comes amid a country-wide push to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. Of course, robots don't need a salary.
President Obama is calling on Congress to "get me a bill that has sufficient funds to do the job," as he seeks $1.9 billion in the fight against Zika. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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