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Elizabeth Warren: “In the richest country in the world, you shouldn't have to…”

Featuring: Elizabeth Warren, Democratic | U.S. Senate, Massachusetts

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In the richest country on Earth, no one should have to sell their blood to afford groceries and rent

Published | Video Starts at 00:02

This shouldn't be controversial, but In the richest country in the world, you shouldn't have to sell your blood to afford groceries and rent. Every day I hear heartbreaking stories of families struggling to make ends meet, and here's one I just read in the Associated Press. (00:02–00:09)

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Asserts that economic conditions in the U.S. force people to extreme measures to afford basic needs.

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