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An America
that works for
ALL of us
“… the real gap we face today is one of opportunity inequality.”
Republican response to 2014 State of the Union Address.
“Opportunity is who we are.”
President Obama in 2014 State of the Union Address.
Working people are being crushed
400 richest have more than 150 million Americans
If our economic growth was shared fairly, the average family would take home $23,000 more a year.
Shipping jobs overseas
Lobbying for tax breaks
2010 Profits - $14.2 Billion2010 Tax bill - $0
Working people and the middle class are the engines of the economy.
An Economy
that works for
ALL of us
Not just CEOs!
A Full time minimum wage earner makes only $14,500 a year.
Invest in good jobs
Invest in renewable
energy
A Government
that works for
ALL of us
Not just the wealthy!
Opportunity for all starts with good
public schools
Obama's Economic Stimulus Program Created Up to 3.3 Million Jobs, CBO Says –
Bloomberg News 8/24/10
A Democracy
that works for
ALL of us
Not just corporate lobbyists!
A Nation
that works for
ALL of us
A road map for aspiring citizens
It’s up to us to work together to build an America that works for all of us
Liberty, justice and prosperity for all
An America that works for all of us
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