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Paying the rent and buying food. >> to make this permanent, we need to address the single biggest issue facing not just individuals but our entire economy. and thats stagnant wages. >> that line there, that will probably do a good job of keeping the speculation spinning. i will say, ive been quite critical of governor cuomo for some of his policies. but this is impressive and not without political risks. and in an ongoing feud, its also something the mayor can support. and today, he did.

Up from new york current minimum wage of $8.75 an hour. also marks a shift for governor cuomo who in his state of the state address earlier this year proposed about $11 an hour. today, the governor with the support of vice president biden before a pro-union crowd proposed the wage hike to $15 an hour which would be the highest in the country if adopted. >> a minimum wage of $8.75 is not a minimum wage in the state of new york at all. if you work full-time, you shouldnt have to choose between pay...

Versus many other parts of the country. when you see a playoff system in place next year, more people will get on board because it will allow that team that never would have the chance to get into, get in and compete for the national title. >> joe carter, well said, well played. happy holidays to you. >> you too, guys. they call it the object. thats it. a mystery standing in the way of a major tunnel project in seattle, drilling what will be a two-mile highway underneath the city. it was just ...

People. plus, with president obama expected to announce a new national security team, and by the way, hes going to alabama, well talk about the challenges ahead with former ambassador to iraq, christopher hill. and countdown to a wedding. speculation spinning out of control over that dress. financial times fashion editor vanessa friedman up with us, and "andrea mitchell reports" next right here on msnbc. [ beep ] [ beep ] [ beep ] ♪ [ beep ] [ male announcer ] find an italian masterpiece i...