Congressional Progressive Caucus Announces Cutting Poverty as a Top Priority

A press release from the Congressional Progressive Caucus, chaired by Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) and Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) announced the expanded caucus’ priorities for the next session. Among the top issues the caucus will take up is “reducing poverty and promoting economic fairness, including raising the minimum wage to a livable level” and “creating millions of ‘green’ jobs.”

Read more about the Congressional Progressive Caucus and its efforts to eradicate poverty.

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