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The reality of the jobs report, debate over minimum wage, fight for income inequality all got put in new perspective as one critical report is released. i'm talking about the shriver report. a look at the lives of american women that found one in three live on or over the brink of poverty. 30 million children depend on those children. >> they've got to start putting women in that discussion. they've got to start talking about how women have these dual roles. really, i call them three roles, breadwinners, caretakers, and care givers. women are strapped between their children and parents and two...

Increased. increases in the minimum wage promotes demand. our economy is driven. 70 oh% is consumer spending or gdp. >> you say we have to strike a balance with what's appropriate compensation. first of all, doesn't the free market dictate what the appropriate compensation is by striking a balance between supply and demand for labor? >> no. you have two-thirds of minimum wage workers with the biggest profits. they are not sharing great success in the market with employees. we have to keep in mind that it's not just about what we call a minimum wanl but a living wanl considering the cost of foo...

Increases in the minimum wage promotes demand. our economy is driven. 70 oh% is consumer spending or gdp. >> you say we have to strike a balance with what's appropriate compensation. first of all, doesn't the free market dictate what the appropriate compensation is by striking a balance between supply and demand for labor? >> no. you have two-thirds of minimum wage workers with the biggest profits. they are not sharing great success in the market with employees. we have to keep in mind that it's not just about what we call a minimum wanl but a living wanl considering the cost of food, cost of ...

Now that the minimum wage is going up in 13 states. most increases amount to less than 15 cents per hour, but minimum wage workers in places like new jersey, connecticut, new york, and long island will see a much bigger bump. >> you have no money on your lunch account? >> no. >> at 29 years old, joanna cruz is stuck, stuck in a job that pays $7.30 an hour. she works overnights at a deli, 40 hours a week. her weekly paycheck, $244.70. what do you need to make to be able to get by on your own? >> i would have to make at least $14, $15 to be able to live comfortably. >> you add it up as you go? >...

Now at post shutdown, if you will, that they can't just be seen as intransgently standing in the way of everything. they've got to find a way to get legislation through across the finish line and signed by the president. the budget deal is one of those. potentially, i still hold out hope that will come the spring, there's going to be some progress on immigration because they understand it needs to be done. there's a desire to get it done. that way they can go home next fall and say we did finally tackle that big issue. whether or not they resolve it with the senate we'll see. i believe they wi...