Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20140108:14:37:00
The union delivered exactly 50 years ago today. >> this administration today, here and now, declares unconditional war on poverty in america. the richest nation on earth can afford to win it. we cannot afford to lose it. >> 50 years later, president obama plans to echo lbj's war on poverty tomorrow when he discusses new assistance for troubled neighborhoods. in his state of the union later this month is expected to address some of these key issues including current fights over unemployment benefits, the minimum wage as part of a broader struggle to close the gap between the rich and poor. repu...