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Elizabeth Warren says she has a plan for that. Here’s a running list - The Boston Globe

posted onOctober 22, 2019
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Article snippet: Senator Elizabeth Warren is blitzing the 2020 Democratic primary field with a series of ambitious policy proposals covering everything from student loans to the use of federal lands. Her proposals have become a signature part of her campaign, solidifying her reputation as a policy wonk and spurring a new campaign slogan: “I have a plan for that.” Here’s a look at what Warren has said she would do if elected president. Warrens wants to boost spending on public schools, eliminate high-stakes testing, and end federal funding for charter school expansion as a part of her comprehensive education reform plan. She promised if elected president to use federal funding as an incentive for more states to better integrate their schools — a move she said is crucial to achieving the best educational outcomes for all students. She added she would push states to dedicate more money per student to high-poverty school districts. Warren would expand existing labor law protections to include previously exempted groups, make it harder for companies to classify employees as independent contractors, repeal the federal law that allows states to enact “right to work” laws that limit union funding, and give new power to the National Labor Relations Board. She also would seek to boost pay by raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour and making millions more workers eligible for overtime. She pledged that any nominee for the Supreme Court must be a “demonstrated advocate for workers,... Link to the full article to read more

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