The D.C. region's economy appears to be strong, despite the gloomy national forecast. But many D.C. families are trapped in low-paying jobs and have limited access to educational opportunities. We look at new research on the District's "working poor", and explore why some advocates say adult education is the key to breaking that cycle.
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D.C.'s Working Poor
Listen Monday, Apr. 14, 2008 at 12:06 p.m. in Economy, Education, PoliticsGuest host: Jennice Fuentes
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Walter Smith
Executive Director, D.C. Appleseed
Jeff Carter
Executive Director, D.C. Learns
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