Politico Op-ed: Closing the opportunity gap

10:42 am
Thu July 19, 2012

Politico Op-ed: Closing the opportunity gap

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One of the authors of this op-ed worked for President Obama. The other worked for President George W. Bush. They both want to see more opportunity in America.
Important ideological differences divide Republicans and Democrats on many issues, but there is one tenet of American life that should prompt bipartisan action: ensuring that all people - regardless of class, race, ethnicity, gender or ZIP code - have opportunities to rise as far as talent and hard work can take them.