Poor Americans gain attention in campaign debate on inequality
In the 2016 campaign, candidates discuss poverty and police relations in cities like Baltimore and Ferguson. President Obama urges soul searching after Freddie Gray riots, while Republicans push bottom up approaches and critique top down poverty programs.
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Capitol workers face stark income gap in wage dispute
In the Capitol, food service workers earn under 11 dollars an hour with some paid nothing during recess. Workers like Soniia Bailey and Abraham T esfahan describe low wages and reliance on side jobs while members draw 174000 salaries regardless of legislative activity. Restaurant Associates contracts cover House and Senate service.
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Clinton wavering on Pacific trade pact stirs Democratic tensions
Clinton remains vague on the Trans Pacific Partnership as Obama pushes for fast track authority amid union and environmentalist concerns. NAFTA remarks haunt her. Obama criticized the agreement during primaries, pledging renegotiation that never occurred.
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Huckabee Prepares 2016 Run With Video Vow and Biography
Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee teases a presidential bid with a video outlining his record and roots. He recalls fights in politics and argues he would be strongest foil to Hillary Clinton, while acknowledging past tax policy tensions. He plans to announce in Hope Ark on Tuesday amid a GOP field including Marco Rubio.
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