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Episode 31: Obama’s return to Springfield

Category: Government & Organizations
Duration: 00:53:52
Publish Date: 2016-02-07 14:00:00
Description:

Congressman Peter Roskam previews President Barack Obama’s visit to Springfield. CPS ended pension pickups for Chicago teachers, which the union called “an act of war.” Vinnie Vernuccio, director of labor policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, talks about how West Virginia took steps to become the 26th right-to-work state.

Hosts: Dan Proft & Michael Lucci

Guests: Peter Roskam, Kyle Olson, Vinnie Vernuccio

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