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Get him out, now. You know what they say about men with small hands. Its already been a wild year on the campaign trail. But what will all this noise mean for the economy and your money . Not even the experts can say for sure. We live in such an unusual season, its amazing to see almost a civil war within the republican party. Markets are having a difficult time. This could go in almost any directio direction. There will be a new president next year that could mean big changes for your taxes, retirement and jobs. On taxes, the candidates are all over the map. Among the republicans, theres a consensus to lower tax rates but disagreements on how to do that marco rubio would lower the overall tax rate from 39 to 36 . Donald trump would cut the top individual rate to 25 . For the democrats, the emphases is on getting the rich to pay more. Hillary clinton would require those with incomes higher than 1 million to pay at least 30 . Retirees may want to pay close attention, too. Democrats are
Money, your life, your future. Now, becky quick. We begin with a question, how safe are the pipes that bring water to your home. Residents of flint, michigan, found out the hard way that their pipes were not safe. Just this week, michigans attorney general announced criminal charges against two state officials. And Governor Snyder propose that they have the toughest leadtesting in the nation. Where else is toxic tap water lurking . Thats our story of today. Reporter the critical water situation across the country is causing protests. Agourding to data we obtained from the Environmental Protection agency, several thousand schools, 431 returned heightened levels of lead. According to the epa, only nine u. S. States has safe levels of lead in the water supply. Thats alabama, hawaii, arkansas, north dakota, south dakota and tennessee. The rest of the states have had action level exceedance. All states had higher than acceptable lead in Drinking Water in that time period. Water mains and pi
Your home . Residents of flint, michigan, found out that their pipes were not safe and have been living under a state of emergency. Just this week, criminal charges have been announced against two state officials and another official of the city of flint. Governor rick snyder is suggesting to enact the toughest laws in the nation. Where else is toxic tap water lurking . That is our cover story. Here is more. Reporter the critical water situation in many regions throughout the country is causing protests. According to data from the Environmental Protection agency, over 7,000 schools subject to the epa lead and copper rule, 431 reported heightened levels of lead between 2012 and 2015 . According to the epa, only nine u. S. States have reported safe levels of lead in their water yeah, north dakota, south dakota and tennessee. The rest of the states at one point recorded higher than acceptable levels of lead in Drinking Water throughout that time period. A major factor . Pipes are more tha
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