Hillary Clinton “Breaking Down Barriers” Tour in Appalachia

Hillary Clinton began a series of events that she is calling the "Breaking Down Barriers" tour. The goal of the tour is to speak with small groups of voters and get a better understanding of their concerns. During her first event in Ashland, Kentucky, Clinton met with workers at Alma’s Italian Cafe where she outlined her plan to help coal communities. She compared her plan to the "Marshall Plan," the plan that rebuilt Western Europe following World War II, saying that the three main parts would protect health and pension benefits of miners, research how coal can be a clean part of America's energy future, and invest in alternative energy. She also spoke about her plans to entice more businesses to keep their manufacturing operations in the United States. Clinton then traveled to Williamson, West Virginia where she is scheduled to meet with area leaders and retired coal miners at a local health clinic.