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Skriven 2007-05-29 20:17:00 av Jeff Binkley (1:226/600)
Ärende: Hillary
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A Socialist at heart.  Whoda thunk ?  Let's hope she keeps talking like 
this.


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http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/070529/clinton_economy.html?.v=1

We Are All in It Together, Clinton Says
Tuesday May 29, 4:41 pm ET 
By Holly Ramer, Associated Press Writer  
Clinton: Shared Prosperity Should Replace 'On Your Own' Society 


MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton 
outlined a broad economic vision Tuesday, saying it's time to replace an 
"on your own" society with one based on shared responsibility and 
prosperity.

The Democratic senator said what the Bush administration touts as an 
ownership society really is an "on your own" society that has widened 
the gap between rich and poor.

"I prefer a 'we're all in it together' society," she said. "I believe 
our government can once again work for all Americans. It can promote the 
great American tradition of opportunity for all and special privileges 
for none."

That means pairing growth with fairness, she said, to ensure that the 
middle-class succeeds in the global economy, not just corporate CEOs.

"There is no greater force for economic growth than free markets. But 
markets work best with rules that promote our values, protect our 
workers and give all people a chance to succeed," she said. "Fairness 
doesn't just happen. It requires the right government policies."

Clinton spoke at the Manchester School of Technology, which trains high 
school students for careers in the construction, automotive, graphic 
arts and other industries. The school highlighted one of the nine goals 
she outlined: increasing support for alternative schools and community 
colleges.

"We have sent a message to our young people that if you don't go to 
college ... that you're thought less of in America. We have to stop 
this," she said.

Beyond education, Clinton said she would reduce special breaks for 
corporations, eliminate tax incentives for companies that ship jobs 
overseas and open up CEO pay to greater public scrutiny.

Clinton also said she would help people save more money by expanding and 
simplifying the earned income tax credit; create new jobs by pursuing 
energy independence; and ensure that every American has affordable 
health insurance.

Beyond education, Clinton said she would reduce special breaks for 
corporations, eliminate tax incentives for companies that ship jobs 
overseas and open up CEO pay to greater public scrutiny.

In 1965, the average corporate chief executive earned 24 times as much 
as the average worker, she said. By 2005, it was 262 times as much. In 
the last six years, productivity has increased, but family incomes have 
gone down, she said, leading to rising inequality and pessimism in the 
work force.

"It's not as if America hasn't been successful these last six years, but 
the measure of success does not relate to what's happening in households 
across our country," she said. "It's like trickle down economics, 
without the trickle."


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