Bernie Sanders: “CEOs now make about 300 times more than their workers.”

“Three people on top own more wealth than the bottom half of American society. Top 1% owns more wealth than the bottom 90%. CEOs now make about 300 times more than their workers. In other words, the very rich coming much richer and working families are struggling. So what does this budget resolution do to address this very serious crisis? Does it help working people?” (00:39–00:45)

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