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The stock market has continued to hit new highs as new unemployment numbers showed 203,00 jobs created and the lowest jobless rate in 5 years. But many across the country are still feeling pinched. CNN's Jim Acosta reports on the Obama administration and the economy.
In two speeches Wednesday, Pres. Barack Obama addressed the growing inequality in the U.S., calling for new policies to lift up the poor - including raising the minimum wage. CNN's Jim Acosta reports.
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President Obama compared Obamacare troubles to the Romneycare rollout, while opponents say comparisons are "pathetic."
Some GOP lawmakers appear willing to shut down the government in their fight to defund the president's health care law, but not everyone is on board. CNN's Jim Acosta reports.
CNN's Jim Acosta digs into Maine governor Paul LePage's history of controversial comments after he denies making harsh remarks about Pres. Obama last week.