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Mark Takano: “Too many Americans can't afford to buy a house, send their children to college, or save for retirement.”

On the recordSeptember 12, 2017
Too many Americans can't afford to buy a house, send their children to college, or save for retirement.
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Mark Takano
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Takano highlights economic struggles faced by Americans despite productivity growth.

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