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Robert Reich: “Why is Washington determined to make the rich richer and to turn its back on the middle class?”

On the recordMay 11, 2011
Why is Washington determined to make the rich richer and to turn its back on the middle class?
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Robert Reich

Editor's note · Context

Questioning Washington's priorities regarding wealth distribution.

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