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Bernie Sanders: “The massive income and wealth inequality that exists in America today is not just an economic issue, it is literally a…”

On the recordMarch 6, 2025
The massive income and wealth inequality that exists in America today is not just an economic issue, it is literally a matter of life and death.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Sanders highlights the severe impact of income inequality on health and longevity.

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