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The Brookings Institution discusses the State of the Union 2012: Politics and Policy. Two panels consisting of eight experts analyze the speech and its effect on policy issues.
Read moreEight states raised their minimum wage rates January 1, 2012: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Montana, Ohio, Oregon, Vermont and Washington. Yet, there’s still debate over a minimum wage vs. a living wage.
Read moreMany Americans are hurting in this bad economy! But people such as Maryland resident Mary Hill are speaking out and sharing their life story of struggle, strife and hopefully an employment rebound in this “great recession”.
Read moreHealth advocates from across the US gathered in Washington, DC for Health Action 2012, a national conference that brought together activists, public officials and private sector policy experts to talk about ways to make healthcare accessible and affordable for everyone.
Read moreLeo Gerard, President of the Steelworkers Union, was in Washington, D.C. promoting policy aimed at strengthening the U.S. manufacturing sector. During a panel discussion at the Brookings Institute, President Gerard also championed the value of a good manufacturing job and its positive influence on the middleclass way of life.
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