Revised govt formula shows new poverty high: 49.1M – Cedartown Standard
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Revised govt formula shows new poverty high: 49.1M
Cedartown Standard That is due to an increase in the poverty rate for Hispanics under the new measure because of lower participation of immigrants and non-English speakers in government aid programs such as housing and food stamps. Due to new adjustments for geographical … Number of Americans Living in Poverty Much Higher Than Previously Thought New poverty calculus: Cause for alarm or political deception? |
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