Federal judge blocks Biden's $15 minimum wage for contractors in 3 states

Federal judge in Texas ruled Biden lacked power to order $15 minimum wage for contractors
Judge blocked plan from being enforced in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi
Ruling based on 'major questions' doctrine and Procurement Act
Judge found only Congress has power to set minimum wage
Ruling goes against Biden's pro-labor executive order raising contractor minimum wage

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9/2/2023

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Biden says he thinks US auto workers' strike unlikely to happen

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NYC Judge Rules to Allow $18 Minimum Wage for Delivery Workers, Defeating Lawsuit from Uber and Other Apps

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