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Democrats Divided: Trade Deal Pits Obama against His Own Party
Last night, President Obama insisted that he's a champion of the middle class, calling Senator Elizabeth Warren, environmentalists and organized labor flat out “wrong” for opposing his trade deal with 11 other nations. We hear from defenders of the massive trade deal and from opponents, including Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenLast night, President Obama insisted that he's a champion of the middle class, calling Senator Elizabeth Warren, environmentalists and organized labor flat out “wrong” for opposing his trade deal with 11 other nations. We hear from defenders of the massive trade deal and from opponents, including Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.
Also, as Saudi Strikes in Yemen resume, Obama looks the other way. On today's Talking Point, would higher education for prisoners make society safer? Who should pay?
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3 storiesAs Saudi Strikes in Yemen Resume, Obama Looks the Other Way
Saudi Arabian planes bombed Yemen again today, despite yesterday's announcement that the month-long air war was over. The Yemini Civil War is considered part of a proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran — and US support for the Saudis could have an impact on negotiations over Iran's nuclear program.
Read the story6 minIt's Touch and Go for the Biggest Trade Deal in History
President Obama has been negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership with 11 Asian-Pacific countries, although details are secret. He calls it a vital opening to Asian markets that are key to American prosperity.
Read the story34 minShould We Let More Prisoners Take College Classes?
The 1980's were the Era of Rehabilitation in American prisons. There were 350 college degree programs for inmates nationwide. In the 1990's, the country got "tough on crime;" it was an Era of Retribution, and opportunities for education were withdrawn. Now, at some prisons, some inmates are being allowed to take classes again.
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