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Mark Takano: “American workers' productivity has led to tremendous economic growth; but, unfortunately, the rules are written so that…”

On the recordFebruary 15, 2017
American workers' productivity has led to tremendous economic growth; but, unfortunately, the rules are written so that the economy delivers only for those at the very top.
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Mark Takano
Democratic · California

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Takano highlights economic inequality and the need for fairer economic rules.

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