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Bernie Sanders Demands $20 Minimum Wage When Democrats Retake Congress, Says Americans Won’t Tolerate ‘Rigged’ Economy: 'No More Excuses'

Oct 16, 2026 · 05:24 AM ET· updated 44m ago
Bernie Sanders Demands $20 Minimum Wage When Democrats Retake Congress, Says Americans Won’t Tolerate ‘Rigged’ Economy: 'No More Excuses'

Bernie Sanders urges Congress to raise the federal minimum wage to $20 an hour, citing inequality and 17 years of stagnant wages.

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A lawmaker is pushing for workers to earn more money per hour. This could change how much companies pay workers and what things cost.

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