Economic snapshot
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Calling in sick not an option for most low-paid workers
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State and local budget shortfalls will cause heavy drag on growth
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Jobs creation effort needs to focus on good jobs
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Minorities, less-educated workers see staggering rates of underemployment
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Money to spare for health care
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Highest earners get biggest tax breaks for saving for retirement
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Public health insurance offsets large losses in private coverage
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Most black children grow up in neighborhoods with significant poverty
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Lost investment during a recession can prolong pain
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Trade agreement favors pharmaceutical companies over sick