Economic snapshot
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The gap between minimum and median wage earners continues to grow
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Long-term unemployment reveals need for another extension of unemployment insurance benefits
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Lack of investment stalls recovery
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Earnings decline as unemployment continues to rise among working families
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Proposed tax cuts ignore budget deficits
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Racial discrimination continues to play a part in hiring decisions
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Tax cuts pump up future budget deficits
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Further evidence of weak demand for new employees
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Weak demand constrains job growth
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Private sector health insurance for children is on the decline