Quote of the Day: Rev. Al Sharpton

From the Editor's Desk

Dec 8

If we did not share in the prosperity, why should we have to share in the sacrifice?

-- Rev. Al Sharpton (National Action Network)

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Chart of the Day: State and Local Government Employment, 2008-2012