Barack Obama: “Too many middle class families still feel like they're working harder…”

On the recordJune 9, 2013

Too many middle class families still feel like they're working harder and harder and can't get ahead.

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Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks on the Resignation of Alan B. Krueger as Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers and the Nomination of Jason L...

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Barack Obama: “Too many middle class families still feel like they're working harder and harder and can't get ahead.”