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The Changing Landscape on the Wage Debate

Income inequality has been economic reality in America for decades.  Now it's a political hot potato.  As Democrats push for an increase in the minimum wage, can Hillary Clinton match the claims of Republican rivals to be "just like ordinary Americans?"

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By Warren Olney • May 5, 2015 • 51m Listen

Income inequality has been economic reality in America for decades. Now it's a political hot potato. As Democrats push for an increase in the minimum wage, can Hillary Clinton match the claims of Republican rivals to be "just like ordinary Americans?"

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