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Tue Apr 24, 2018, 12:46 PM Apr 2018

Sanders to announce proposal promising jobs to all Americans [View all]

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Source: The Hill

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is set to announce a federal jobs proposal that would guarantee a job with at least a $15-per-hour wage and health benefits to every adult American “who wants or needs one,” The Washington Post reports.

The senator is still in the early stages of crafting the plan, according to the Post, which would provide a job or required training for any American.

Sanders's office has yet to release the details of the plan's funding, but previous large-scale projects proposed by the Vermont progressive have involved ending tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans and large corporations.

The Vermont senator joins two other possible 2020 contenders, Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), who have also expressed support for similar proposals in recent weeks.

Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/384554-sanders-to-announce-proposal-to-guarantee-jobs-to-all-americans

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Education for all healthcare for all jobs for all ... all that's missing is a house and a spouse for Fullduplexxx Apr 2018 #1
We can't afford that! sandensea Apr 2018 #2
The Magical Mystery Promise Me. Apr 2018 #3
Billionaires will say Ohiogal Apr 2018 #4
Bernie team...American's also want no work weight loss Fresh_Start Apr 2018 #5
HA! 7962 Apr 2018 #8
Do we get a unicorn too? awesomerwb1 Apr 2018 #6
... Scurrilous Apr 2018 #7
This is no way to win an election. kstewart33 Apr 2018 #9
whatever you may think of the practicality of this proposal LiberalLovinLug Apr 2018 #19
They did this in Communist Russia katmondoo Apr 2018 #10
I have got to see his plan. Cold War Spook Apr 2018 #11
so does everyone in vermont have a job yet? good test case and start point nt msongs Apr 2018 #12
Go home bernie.. Maxheader Apr 2018 #13
Post removed Post removed Apr 2018 #14
Ok, Bernie, but I want Federal housing loans like Sean Hannity! bucolic_frolic Apr 2018 #15
We're at full employment now. OilemFirchen Apr 2018 #16
Cannot find enough truck drivers Kolesar Apr 2018 #18
Let's not confuse under-employment equilibrium with full employment LanternWaste Apr 2018 #21
I'm not confused. OilemFirchen Apr 2018 #22
Yes. Some don't actually get that from KPN Apr 2018 #23
all respnses to OP heaven05 Apr 2018 #17
Surrrre, and maybe I'll see pigs flying from my window. . . DinahMoeHum Apr 2018 #20
Locking backtoblue Apr 2018 #24
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