Oct 28th, 2008 · The GOP presidential ticket campaigned in the battleground state of Pennsylvania Monday. While continuing his argument that his opponent would redistribute wealth, John McCain said he would create opportunity for all Americans. McCain's plan relies heavily on tax cuts.
Aug 4th, 2006 · Residents of Nanjie village have almost no money and virtually no private possessions, yet their village is the wealthiest in China's Henan Province. Everything in Nanjie is collectively owned, and the government redistributes everything -- from food, housing and health care to cell phones and broadband -- more or less equally.
Apr 6th, 2006 · On April 9, Peruvians go to the polls to choose a new president. The frontrunners are Lourdes Flores Nano, a former congresswoman trying to become Latin America's second female president elected this year, and Ollanta Humala, an authoritarian, nationalistic ex-military commander who promises to redistribute wealth.
Nov 10th, 2005 · The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms a shortage of flu vaccine in some locations in the country. The agency's director, Julie Gerberding, said the government is taking steps to redistribute vaccine supplies from places where surpluses exist.
Nov 3rd, 2005 · The Bush administration is preparing to rebid some contracts awarded after Hurricane Katrina, and offer the work to minority-owned and small businesses. The move comes after complaints that too few federal dollars and jobs are flowing where they are most needed.
Oct 18th, 2004 · With the vaccine in short supply, there are warnings that more people will get sick. But there's really no way to tell how severe the flu season will be for another couple of weeks. A plan to redistribute several million doses of the vaccine is in the works. Hear NPR's Michele Norris and NPR's Richard Knox.