In recent weeks, senior White House adviser Valerie Jarrett has reached out to chief executives seeking commitments that they won’t discriminate against the long-term unemployed in hiring practices. The White House has scheduled an event highlighting the initiative for Friday.
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Wonder what she did to twist their arms...
I'm convinced most big business is convinced of long term control of the US by progressives, and is trying to purchase exemptions by paying extortion money.
Look at the list of contributors to Podesta: http://www.americanprogress.org/about/our-supporters/