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President Obama is set to make good on his promise to narrow the gap between the rich and poor in America, a pledge he first made in last year's  State of the Union  address.

Obama to Announce 'Promise Zones' in Five US Cities

President Obama is set to make good on his promise to narrow the gap between the rich and poor in America, a pledge he first made in last year's State of the Union address.

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