Route 2014

November 4, 2014

Kentucky explores alternatives to coal

Kentucky is trying to find ways to shift to a cheaper and a more energy efficient way of producing electricity. It’s the same problem developing countries around the world face: How to transition from coal to renewable forms of energy like solar and wind. CCTV’s […]

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November 3, 2014

2014 midterm elections most expensive in US history

More money has been spent in this midterm election than any other midterm in United States history. The results of Tuesday’s voting will determine which party has control of U.S. Congress — which will impact international affairs and domestic politics.

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October 31, 2014

Push for minimum wage influences upcoming election

There are millions of Americans trying to make a living off the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. In fact, many people are holding down two or even three jobs to make ends meet. There’s a growing fight in the U.S. led by President […]

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October 29, 2014

Health care a key issue for voters in midterm elections

The United States remains the only industrialized country without a universal health care system, with tens of millions of uninsured Americans. President Barack Obama led an effort to change that, ultimately passing the Affordable Care Act. But now, more than four years later, some Americans […]

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October 29, 2014

Missouri residents weigh in on US foreign policy

American service members have reported mixed emotions as the last of the coalition bases in Afghanistan are handed over Afghan military. The last two bases, one American, and one British, were turned over to Afghan control last weekend and all NATO combat troops are set […]

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October 28, 2014

Health care reform a key election issue in 2014 midterms

The United States remains the only industrialized country without a universal health care system, with tens of millions of uninsured Americans. President Barack Obama led an effort to change that, ultimately passing the Affordable Care Act. But now, more than four years later, some Americans […]

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October 28, 2014

Lack of immigration reform could cost Democrats the Latino vote

Candidates in Chicago can almost always count on a strong democratic showing from the Latino community. However, Hispanic voters in the U.S. are threatening to stay away from the polls in frustration with what they say are broken promises from President Obama to reform immigration […]

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October 27, 2014

Music at the heart of Nashville’s booming economy

To find out how U.S. voters are faring ahead of the big election, a team of CCTV America’s journalists hit the road and stopped in some all-American cities. In Nashville, Tennessee, Sean Callebs found out that the economic beat goes on no matter what’s happening […]

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Route 2014: Views on immigration reform in Chicago
October 27, 2014

Route 2014: Views on immigration reform in Chicago

There are two things candidates in Chicago could almost always count on in November – cold weather and a strong democratic showing from the Latino community. But Hispanic voters in the U.S. are angry, and frustrated with what they say are broken promises from President […]

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A view of the midterms from Route 2014, CCTV on the road
October 20, 2014

A view of the midterms from Route 2014, CCTV on the road

A team of journalists from CCTV America headed out of the beltway and into Middle America to talk to residents about their concerns and the upcoming midterm elections. From Chicago to St. Louis to Little Rock to Memphis, we’re documenting people’s stories, what issues matter […]

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