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Janice Schakowsky: The alarming redistribution of wealth that is shrinking the middle class is another grave threat to both our economy and…

On the recordMarch 29, 2011
The alarming redistribution of wealth that is shrinking the middle class is another grave threat to both our economy and our democracy.
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

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Highlights the threat of wealth inequality to democracy and the economy.

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