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Revised gov't estimates show new poverty high
CBS News 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 … New poverty estimates could help lawmakers identify solutions Debate brews over new method to measure poverty New Census data raise number of poor to 49 million |
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