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Wal-mart's CEO doesn't think retail can bring workers into middle class. Costco's CEO doesn't see why not.
Jim Hancock / Apr 15 2005
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Jim Hancock explores the perception of the economic gap in America.
Jim Hancock / Oct 24 2007
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Recent statistics regarding CEO pay have renewed interest in the debate over how much is too much for a companies' top execs. What is often overlooked in the debate is what impact CEO pay has on the company culture.
Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me) spends 30 days living like America's working poor. You'll want to look away. Don't.
Jim Hancock / Jun 17 2005
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Wal-Mart's CEO says he doesn't have the margin to bring workers into the middle class. What do the numbers suggest?
Jim Hancock / Apr 13 2005
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The Washington Post reminds us today that the base pay for members of Congress has increased $28,300 a year since the last time the minimum hourly wage for America's lowest paid workers was adjusted.
Jim Hancock / Jun 26 2006
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David Wooldridge compares the minimum wage with the rising cost of car ownership in light of rising fuel prices.