On Tuesday, Dick DurbinDick DurbinTrump censure faces tough odds in Senate On The Money: GOP digs in on defending Trump tax cuts | Democrats bullish on raising minimum wage | Financial sector braces for Biden's consumer bureau pick Sen. Patrick Leahy returns home after being hospitalized MORE (Ill.) and Bernie SandersBernie SandersSanders says he's raised .8 million for charity after mittens meme Former Sanders press secretary: Further means-testing of COVID-19 aid 'unconscionable' Leahy expected to preside over impeachment after health scare MORE (I-Vt.) said they were pushing Biden's $15 minimum wage plan through the budget reconciliation process, which needs only a simple majority to pass the Senate. However, as The Hill’s Niv Elis reports, the myriad rules surrounding the reconciliation and recent precedent present an arduous road for Democrats to make this dream a reality. … [Read more...] about The Hill’s Morning Report – Dems question trial; January becomes deadliest pandemic month
