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Barack Obama and Black America
Since the election of Barack Obama, the economic plight of blacks has declined more than that of whites and other Americans. What's been the reaction of black leaders, and...
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenSince the election of Barack Obama, the economic plight of blacks has declined more than that of whites and other Americans. What's been the reaction of black leaders, and what are the consequences for turnout in next year's elections? Also, Chris Christie says he will not seek GOP presidential nomination, and frequent fliers who known and trusted will get special treatment today at four selected American airports. We hear what PreCheck could mean for air travelers.
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3 storiesChris Christie Will Not Seek GOP Presidential Nomination
Chris Christie said today he was grateful for recent support for a presidential candidacy, but that he had to decline . The Republican governor said that when he took office 20 months ago, he'd made a commitment "to fix a broken New Jersey and when I look at what I have accomplished so far, I am proud but I know we're not nearly done.”
Read the story8 minBarack Obama and Black America
Since the election of President Obama, black unemployment has risen to twice that of whites, and white families have 44 times more wealth than black families. The President's support has declined among black voters, and black leaders have been divided over how much to criticize America's first black president.
Read the story36 minPilot Program Aims to Speed Up Airport Security
Starting today, a select group of air travelers may find getting through airport security quicker than it used to be. Some passengers have been chosen for the so-called PreCheck program at Miami, Dallas, Detroit and Atlanta.
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