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Bernie Sanders: “60% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck.”

Featuring: Bernie Sanders, Independent | U.S. Senate, Vermont

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Bernie Sanders Repeatedly Presses Linda McMahon on Teacher Pay

Published | Video Starts at 00:27

Does it concern you in America that we are living in a society where the people on top are doing phenomenally well while 60% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. And how do you think that impacts our educational system? First of all, let me say that I believe that teaching is one of the most noble professions that we have in our country. (00:27–00:31)

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Asserts that 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck.

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