US Workforce Has Seen No Income Growth Over Past Decade

Edward Alden, Director of the Council on Foreign Relations Independent Task Force on U.S. Trade and Investment, says the large majority of the American work force has seen stagnant income growth over the last ten years, an important factor in explaining the lack of domestic demand. (00:27)

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OMB Director Explains Cuts in Low Income Energy Assistance Program

Office and Management and Budget Director Jack Lew explains why the Administration has decided to make cuts in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. He says it was a very hard cut, though it is necessary in trying to make difficult savings. (:59)

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Chairman of Senate Judiciary Committee discusses fair pay for all lawyers

In the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday, Senator Cardin, sitting in for Senator Leahy as chair, talks about lawyers in the public legal aid sector and their pay versus the pay of lawyers in the private sector. (1:37)
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Senator Cardin talks about legal advising for low income citizens

Senator Cardin talks about state assessments of how many people are getting help that need help regarding legal advisement. (0:34)
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