Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., called Thursday for the implementation of a taxpayer-funded "federal job guarantee" program to combat systematic inequality and aid the U.S. economy’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. In a non-binding resolution introduced in the House, Pressley argued a federal job program would "finally eliminate the moral and economic scourge of involuntary unemployment" and address instances of economic bias based on race, gender or background. Pressley, 47, is considered a member of "The Squad," a group of progressive lawmakers pressuring President Biden to enact sweeping changes to U.S. economic policy. "A federal job guarantee is an important investment in the American people, our communities, and an equitable economy that works for all. "I’m proud to build upon and honor the legacy and work of generations of Black women Civil Rights leaders by introducing this historic resolution," Pressley added.

Source: Fox News February 18, 2021 21:19 UTC