(AURN) — As the White House is pushing for an increase in the federal minimum wage,  Freshman Democratic New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries is trying to make it happen; that, as he blasts the GOP obstructionists who are slowing progress on many issues.  AURN Correspondent Bruce Williams reports. 

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