The Betrayal of the American Dream (32 page)

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Copyright © 2012 by Donald L. Barlett and James B. Steele.

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Barlett, Donald L.

The betrayal of the American dream / Donald L. Barlett and James B. Steele.

 p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

eISBN : 978-1-586-48970-0

States—Economic conditions—2009–2. United States—Economic policy—2009–

3. Middle class—United States—Economic conditions—21st century. 4. Working class—United States—Economic conditions—21st century. I. Steele, James B. II. Title.

HC106.84.B37 2012
330.973—dc23

2012012879