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The GOP's New Battleground: Lower and Middle Income America
In his State of the Union message, the President bragged about record economic growth and said, "middle class economics works." But average American incomes haven't gone up significantly since 1973 — and Republican politicians have noticed. Will they try to steal the issue from Democrats in the presidential campaign?
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenIn his State of the Union message, the President bragged about record economic growth and said, "middle class economics works." But average American incomes haven't gone up significantly since 1973 — and Republican politicians have noticed. Will they try to steal the issue from Democrats in the presidential campaign?
Also, Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch faces the Senate. On today's Talking Point, why is China building islands in the South China Sea?
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3 storiesAttorney General Nominee Loretta Lynch Faces Senate
Loretta Lynch will need at least three Republican votes from the Senate Judiciary Committee to become the first African American woman to serve as Attorney General of the United States. She would succeed Eric Holder, who has clashed with the GOP.
Read the story6 min"Middle Class Economics" and Republican Politics
US economic growth may be setting records, but next year's presidential campaign will focus on poverty, stagnant wages and income disparity. That's if some Republican candidates have their way — including Marco Rubio, Rand Paul, Jeb Bush — and even Mitt Romney. Eight Republican governors are asking for increased taxes.
Read the story34 minChina's Island Factory
The US is increasing naval forces in the western Pacific, where tensions are on the increase between China and neighboring countries. Now China is building five artificial islands in the South China Sea, turning shoals and reefs into islands in waters contested by Malaysia, Taiwan, Brunei, Vietnam and the Philippines, a treaty ally of the United…
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